
Mexican Rice
SideStovetop30 minServes 4VegetarianVeganDairy-free
Use vegetable broth to keep it vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oil
Amounts are scaled from the original 4 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.
Steps
- Toast the rice in oil over medium heat 4 minutes until lightly golden; add onion for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, broth, cumin and salt and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low 18 minutes, then rest 5 minutes and fluff.
Swaps
- Water plus a bouillon cube or a spoon of soy sauce can replace broth.
- Quinoa, couscous or riced cauliflower can stand in for rice.
Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.