Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo)

Name: Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo)
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt

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Toasted rice simmers in a blended tomato and onion broth with warm cumin for a classic ruddy side that pairs with any Mexican meal.

35minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

MexicanGluten-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

Servings

Units

2 cup
2 tablespoon
2Tomatoes
½Onion
2 clove
3 cup
1 teaspoonCumin
½ teaspoon

How to cook it

5 steps

Step 1
In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of the chicken broth; blend until smooth.
Step 2
In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and toast the rice, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in the tomato mixture, remaining chicken broth, cumin, and salt.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition per serving

412Calories

68.5gCarbs

9.8gFat

8.3gProtein

1.8gSugar

732mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.