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Mexican Rice Recipe Without Chicken Broth

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Description

Mexican rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal. However, many traditional recipes call for chicken broth, making this dish off-limits for vegetarians and vegans. This recipe, on the other hand, uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, making it suitable for anyone who prefers to avoid meat or animal products.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this Mexican rice recipe without chicken broth:
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Equipment

You'll need a large skillet or sauté pan with a lid for this recipe.

Method

1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and set it aside to drain. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. 3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. 4. Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper and cook for another minute, stirring constantly. 5. Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it in the spice mixture. 6. Pour in the vegetable broth and tomato sauce and stir to combine. 7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. 8. Cook for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. 9. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. 10. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped cilantro. 11. Serve the rice with lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

If you don't have vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead. However, using broth will give the rice more flavor.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 230
  • Total fat: 4g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 758mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 43g
  • Dietary fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even more flavorful, you can toast the rice in the pan for a few minutes before adding the onions and garlic. This will give the rice a slightly nutty flavor and help it develop a golden color as it cooks. If you want to add some extra veggies to this recipe, you can stir in some frozen peas or corn during the last few minutes of cooking. This will add some color and texture to the dish. Finally, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave the rice for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.

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