MEXICAN RICE I

Mexican Rice I image

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

Ingredients

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