MOST EXCELLENT MEXICAN RICE

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This goes nicely with my Chicken Breasts Con Rajas or any south of the border meal. I have recently been to a talk by Michael Pollan author of "In Defense of Food," who advocates getting away from processed food and today as I was stopping to grab a box of prepackaged Mexican Rice mix I looked at the ingredients and realized this is exactly what he means. This recipe is quick, fresh and definitely not full of preservatives! In a pinch and when tomatoes are out of season, I use canned chopped tomatoes and it still tastes great! Happy Cooking!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups beef consomme
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the onion in the oil until tender, but not browned, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and rice and cook another 3 - 5 minutes, stirring often, until rice is pale yellow.
  • Add the tomatoes, consomme, cumin and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and simmer over very low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 834.8, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7

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