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Easy and Delicious Mexican Rice Recipe (Gluten Free)

Fluffy and full of flavor, just like the rice at your favorite Mexican restaurant!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice with water until the water runs clear.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Toast the rice in the oil until it is coated and begins to turn a golden color.
  • Stir in the garlic, onions and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes. cumin, chili powder, salt and broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Off heat, allow rice to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword easy, gluten free, side dish
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