BAKED MEXICAN RICE - VEGETARIAN

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A tomato based Mexican rice. Can be made the day before and re-heated (easy for entertaining). This resembles our favourite Mexican restaurant's rice dish that I love. If you double, add extra cooking time.

Provided by cookingpompom

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, diced fine
1 teaspoon garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup white rice, don't use instant (short grain)
1 3/4 cups chicken or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Place the oil in a saucepan (medium) and cook the onion until translucent.
  • Add the garlic, cumin and chilli and fry over a medium heat until fragrant (about 1 - 2 minute).
  • Add the rice, stock and paste, stir to combine.
  • When ALMOST to the boil, transfer to a 2 litre (8 cup) capacity oven proof dish with a lid.
  • Cover and bake at 180oC for 35-40 minutes (or until cooked).
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.1

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