Easy Mexican Rice
 
 
This easy Mexican Rice is PACKED with flavor.
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Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 c. long grain rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2½ c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14-oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • ¾ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ c. finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add carrot, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until grains are toasted, 2 t0 3 minutes.
  2. Pour in broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce and season with cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  3. Simmer until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 17 minutes.
  4. Stir in cilantro before serving.
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