Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
By: McCormick Kitchens
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This basic Mexican rice recipe transforms your plain white rice into a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's perfect for Taco Tuesday or anytime Mexican cuisine is on the menu. Our quick and easy Mexican rice comes together beautifully with a simple combination of ingredients you may already have stocked in your pantry, including tomato sauce, onion salt, and ground cumin. Making this easy rice dish is a breeze — with just five minutes of prep time, all you need to do is toss everything into a saucepan, give it a quick stir, and let it simmer.
This basic Mexican rice recipe transforms your plain white rice into a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's perfect for Taco Tuesday or anytime Mexican cuisine is on the menu. Our quick and easy Mexican rice comes together beautifully with a simple combination of ingredients you may already have stocked in your pantry, including tomato sauce, onion salt, and ground cumin. Making this easy rice dish is a breeze — with just five minutes of prep time, all you need to do is toss everything into a saucepan, give it a quick stir, and let it simmer.
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Instructions
- Bring water, tomato sauce, onion salt and cumin to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add rice and butter; stir. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
