Restaurant style Mexican rice

Source : Place Canned Tomatoes Do Not Drain Amp Onion In A Blender Mix Until Smooth It Should Make About 2 Cups If More Measure 2c Of Liquid And Place In ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 23, 2026

Step:

  1. Place canned tomatoes (do not drain) & onion in a blender, mix until smooth. It should make about 2 cups, if more measure 2c of liquid and place in a medium sized sauce pan. Add chicken broth, salt & cumin. Let come to a boil over medium heat.

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  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or rice pot. Add rice & saute about 5 min, stirring frequently. Add jalapeos and cook 2 min. Add garlic & cook 30 seconds, you may have to lower heat. Pour boiling tomato mixture over rice, mix. Cover and cook until mixture is absorbed into the rice, about 17-20 min. Fluff rice with a fork. Turn off heat & cover again, let sit 10 min. Optional: garnish with fresh cilantro. Squeeze lemon juice over & serve!

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Ingredients

  1. 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes
  2. 1 med white onion (peeled & chopped)
  3. 2 c low sodium chicken broth
  4. 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
  5. 1/2 tsp cumin
  6. About 1/3 cup of oluve oil
  7. 2 c favorite uncooked rice (I use med grain)
  8. 1 med jalepeno, chopped
  9. 4-5 garlic clives, minced finely
  10. Fresh cilantro (optional)
  11. 1 lime

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