Best 3 Mexican Tomato Flavored Rice Recipes

Mexican tomato flavored rice, a vibrant and flavorful dish, is a staple of Mexican cuisine. It is commonly served alongside a variety of Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, and can also be enjoyed as a standalone dish. This flavorful rice is made with a combination of aromatic spices, fresh tomatoes, and long-grain rice. The result is a fluffy, savory, and colorful dish that is sure to delight your taste buds.

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MEXICAN TOMATO RICE

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Enjoy this easy Mexican rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Side dish

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
250g long grain rice
1 tsp chipotle paste, optional (more if you want it spicier)
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
750ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
small bunch of coriander, finely chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a saucepan and sizzle the onion for 5 mins until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more, then stir in the chipotle paste (if using) and the tomato purée and cook for a minute.
Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes, then scatter the rice into the pan and stir, so it's coated in the tomato mix. Pour over the hot stock, season, give everything another stir and bring to the boil, then cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to the lowest possible setting.
Gently simmer for 15-20 mins until all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Leave the rice to sit for a few mins off the heat, then stir through the coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN TOMATO-FLAVORED RICE

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This recipe makes nice fluffy rice every time with great taste. It was given to me by my grandmother!

Provided by Luis-Christine Poncio

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice
2 ½ cups water
1 ½ tablespoons tomato-flavored bouillon powder (such as Knorr®)
2 dashes onion powder
2 dashes garlic powder

Steps:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry rice in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stream water into the saucepan while stirring the rice; season with tomato powder, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir.
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the moisture is mostly absorbed by the rice, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit covered to let last moisture be absorbed into rice, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MEXICAN TOMATO-FLAVORED RICE

Mexican Tomato-Flavored Rice image

This recipe makes nice fluffy rice every time with great taste. It was given to me by my grandmother!

Provided by Luis-Christine Poncio

Categories Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice
2 ½ cups water
1 ½ tablespoons tomato-flavored bouillon powder (such as Knorr®)
2 dashes onion powder
2 dashes garlic powder

Steps:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry rice in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stream water into the saucepan while stirring the rice; season with tomato powder, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir.
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the moisture is mostly absorbed by the rice, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit covered to let last moisture be absorbed into rice, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your rice will taste. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes and use a good quality long-grain rice.
Rinse the rice before cooking: This will help to remove any starch and impurities from the rice, resulting in a fluffier, more flavorful dish.
Toast the rice before adding the liquid: This will help to bring out the flavor of the rice and give it a slightly nutty flavor.
Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a seafood broth for a more flavorful rice.
Add some vegetables: Vegetables are a great way to add color, flavor, and nutrition to your rice. Try adding some chopped onions, peppers, or corn to your rice.
Season the rice to taste: Once the rice is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.

Conclusion:

Mexican tomato flavored rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.