VEGETARIAN MEXICAN RICE

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This flavored rice is a local favorite in San Antonio.

Provided by ginger

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅔ cup diced onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
  • Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 809.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Marwa Hassan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this rice. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Faruk Hossen
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This rice is the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


tapdiq memmedov
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, beans, or spices to change up the flavor.


Habib Vai
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This rice is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


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I love that this recipe is so healthy and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Rosemary Omondi
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This rice is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arthur “Angell” Sowash
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a keeper!


Nimrod Mundia
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This rice is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Robera Teketay
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I love the combination of flavors in this rice. The corn, black beans, and peppers really make it special.


S-H Gamers
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This is the best vegetarian Mexican rice recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Delilah Alaquinez
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this rice. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ghuncha Gul
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This rice is a staple in my house. It's so versatile and can be served with so many different dishes.


Kinane Tourham
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I love that this recipe is so easy to customize. I always add extra veggies and sometimes I even add a bit of heat with some chili powder.


Mahir Ahmed Rana
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I've made this rice several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal.


Wolf Mantss
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This is my new favorite vegetarian Mexican rice recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


odiri felix
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I thought the rice was a bit bland, but my husband really liked it.


ANK NAYEM
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The rice came out a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Ntombifuthi Vilakazi
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This rice is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sriyane Dawedpulle
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables, beans, or spices to change up the flavor.


Hassan Darwish
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This vegetarian Mexican rice was a hit with my family! It was flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to get our daily dose of veggies.