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Minute Rice Mexican Rice

April 6, 2018 by DinnerPlanner

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Jazz up your minute rice with this Minute Rice Mexican tasty version. Easy rice side dish recipe that everyone will love.

Dish of Minute Rice Mexican Rice

Delicious Mexican Rice with Minute Rice – Quick and Easy Side Dish for Dinner

Minute rice is one of those food items you want to keep in your pantry for days when you run out of side dish ideas.  This super-easy Mexican rice recipe goes well with beef, pork or chicken dishes and also compliments all of your favorite Mexican dishes.

Minute rice Mexican Rice takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and the end result is a delicious rice side dish – or toss in some sliced sausage and make it a complete meal.

This dish tastes similar to the rice you will find at your local Mexican Restaurant.

What Ingredients are Needed for Mexican Instant Rice

  • Instant Rice
  • Oil and Butter
  • Small Green Pepper
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Yellow Onion
  • Chicken Broth
  • Dried Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
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Minute Rice Mexican Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Delicious Side Dish you Can Whip Up in No Time at all ... Your family will love this Mexican Rice Side Dish

Course: Dinner Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
About: Minute Rice Mexican Rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 235 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small green pepper, cleaned, seeds removed and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups Instant Rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (8 oz,) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel Diced tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions
  1. Using a medium skillet with a lid, saute green pepper, onion and garlic until soft.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the rice; stir and bring to a light boil.

  3. Stir in the rice; reduce heat and cover.

  4. Let cook for about 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Minute Rice Mexican Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Minute Rice is simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce with little bits of diced tomatoes and green peppers. Easy & delicious side dish that the whole family will love.

 

saute green pepper, onion and garlic for Mexican Rice Dish

Sauté the green pepper, onion and garlic in the olive oil and butter until soft. Green pepper is a great addition to rice because it’s very high in Vitamin C.

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What to Do With Leftover Minute Rice?

Simply store in your refrigerator for about 4-5 days.  Reheat when ready to eat.

We hope you enjoy this Minute Rice Recipe!

 

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