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Bowl of Mexican rice with peas, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedge

Easy Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice (Perfect Every Time)

This Mexican rice recipe always seems to turn out so delicious. I always love to make this dish and it just so happens to be one of my grandchildren's favorite.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese in tomatoes, onion, peppers, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Beryl
Cost: $12.00

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ⅔ cup chopped onion
  • 1 can 8 oz whole tomatoes
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 3 tbsp bacon fat
  • 1 cup raw white rice
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • chopped fresh tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized heavy skillet with a tight lid, saute' the onion in the hot bacon fat. Stir in the rice, 1 cup green pepper, chili powder, canned tomatoes, and the salt.
  • Now add 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Now garnish the rice dish with chopped tomatoes and green peppers. Time to eat.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice (Perfect Every Time)
Serving Size
 
100 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Protein
 
3.5
g
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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