I love this version of Mexican Rice, I think using brown rice increases the flavor and texture of this dish.
You may also want to make Refried Beans.
Easy Mexican Brown Rice
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8
- Category: Side dishes
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
A great variation for a bowl of tasty brown rice.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups brown rice, long grain
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 green pepper, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, no seeds, and chopped small
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, low salt
- 2 ¼ cup chicken stock, low sodium
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- In a pan or large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring until the vegetables are soft.
- Add tomatoes, stock, cumin, salt, and pepper, stir and turn up the heat.
- When it comes to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until the rice is cooked. Stir with a fork and serve.
Notes
Healthy Mexican Food: Pork Enchiladas with Spanish Rice and Refried Beans was sponsored by the Transamerica Center for Health Studies in 2017. All opinions are mine.
Rysse says
Yes!! Delicious!!
Pilar Hernandez says
Thanks!