ORTEGA'S MEXICAN RICE

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Make and share this Ortega's Mexican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup long grain white rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
6 fluid ounces water
3/4 cup peeled shredded carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
cumin, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add rice, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until rice is golden.
  • Stir in salsa, water, cumin, carrot and peas; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 360.1, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.2

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