MEXICAN RICE I

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Easy to prepare and the flavor of Mexico is in your kitchen!

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
½ small small onion, diced
⅔ cup uncooked long-grain rice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and saute until translucent.
  • Pour the rice into the pan and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, salt and water. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook at a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 363.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

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