20 Minute Mexican Rice Recipes

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Easy and homemade, Mexican Rice is perfect as a side dish or entrée for your next meal, family gathering or Taco Tuesday party! Try out this recipe using our Minute® Instant White Rice. Step 1
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add pepper and onion and sauté until tender but not browned. Step 2
• Add corn, broth and salsa and bring to a boil. Step 3
• Stir in the rice and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Step 4
• Add the cheese and fluff with a fork. Recipe Tips This recipe is adaptable so try it with whatever you have on hand. Feel free to add fresh or canned, crushed tomatoes in place of the salsa. Or, if you're looking for more heat, add a hot salsa or maybe drizzle some Tabasco sauce on top. If you're an avocado lover, garnish the rice with guacamole or sliced avocado.

20 MINUTE MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice in hot oil in 2 to 3 litre saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in onion and garlic; cook, stirring about 1 minute.
• Add broth and cumin.
• Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
• Lower heat to simmer; Cover with tight fitting lid.
• Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Combine tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water.
• Stir tomato mixture, peas and carrots into rice; fluff with a fork.

20 MINUTE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Boil the chicken stock and taco seasoning in a medium pot.
• Once mixture comes to a boil add the rice, salsa, corn and beans (or peas if you prefer; stir a bit.
• Turn heat to low and cover pot.
• Allow to cook on low, undisturbed, for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes are up, toss the rice a bit, and serve!