Best Caitlins Mexican Rice Recipes

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THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)



The BEST Spanish Rice Recipe (Mexican Rice) image

Light and fluffy in every forkful, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make at home, turning out perfectly cooked grains that don't clump every single time.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tomatoes (, stemmed and quartered)
1/2 yellow onion (, peeled and quartered)
2 cloves garlic (, peeled)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place the tomato, onion, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the tomato mixture to the skillet (be careful, it will sizzle and splatter) and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the chicken broth, stir, and cover with a ild. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is totally absorbed. Fluff with a fork to stir in the tomato bits that have risen to the top. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 910 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAITLIN'S MEXICAN RICE



Caitlin's Mexican Rice image

A different twist on Mexican rice. It can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Provided by Kristina72913

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
3 cups water
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sliced ripe olives, divided
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sour cream, green chilies, and salt in a small bowl. Layer 1/2 of the cooked rice on the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture over the rice, and sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top. Layer half of the olives, followed by the remaining cooked rice and the Cheddar cheese. Decorate the top of the casserole with the remaining olives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 574.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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