Authentic Mexican rice has a distinctive red-orange color and a slightly smoky, garlic and onion flavor. This popular side dish is made from white rice and typically features vegetables such as peas and carrots.
5m
PREP TIME
15m
COOK TIME
250
CALORIES
6
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- Step1
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 package McCormick® Arroz a la Mexicana, Mexican Rice Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Bring water, tomato sauce, Seasoning Mix and oil to boil in 3-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally.
- 2 Stir in instant rice and vegetables. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes until rice is tender.
- 3 Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
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