Miller’s Mexican Rice ๐
Description: Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with Miller’s Mexican Rice! This recipe promises a delightful fusion of spices, vegetables, and long-grain rice, perfect for a hearty lunch or snack time treat. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this dish is easy to whip up and sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 233.9
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (from 24 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Carrots |
| 2 | Peas |
| 1 | Sweet onion |
| 2 | Red bell peppers |
| 2 | Green bell peppers |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Unsalted butter |
| 6 | Margarine |
| 1/4 | Salsa |
| 1 | Cumin |
| 6 | Turmeric |
| – | Water |
| – | Long grain rice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Begin by chopping the carrots, sweet onion, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and garlic cloves.
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Sautรฉ Vegetables:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine or butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, sweet onion, red and green bell peppers, and garlic) to the saucepan.
- Sautรฉ the vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes tender and the other vegetables are slightly softened.
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Add Liquid and Salsa:
- Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the salsa and water.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Incorporate Rice:
- Add the long-grain rice to the saucepan, stirring well to combine it with the vegetable mixture.
- Allow the mixture to return to a boil.
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Season and Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in the cumin and turmeric, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the rice mixture.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the rice simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the rice is cooked to perfection, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and distribute the vegetables evenly.
- Serve hot as a delicious standalone dish or as a flavorful side to your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 233.9
- Fat Content: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 7.6mg
- Sodium Content: 276.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 5.3g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Keywords:
Long Grain Rice, Rice, Grains, Vegetable, Mexican, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Potluck, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Miller’s Mexican Rice is a delightful blend of aromatic spices, colorful vegetables, and fluffy long-grain rice, simmered to perfection in a savory salsa-infused broth. With its vibrant flavors and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the taste of Mexico in every delicious bite!
