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Mexican Rice Cooker Recipe

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Description

Mexican rice is a classic family favorite, and it’s super easy to make in a rice cooker. This simple and delicious Mexican Rice Cooker recipe is made with long grain white rice, cooked in a flavorful combination of diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeño peppers. The rice is cooked in a mix of vegetable broth, olive oil, and spices, and it’s finished off with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro. This Mexican Rice Cooker Recipe is a great side dish for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of long grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the ingredients. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside. Drain the diced tomatoes, discarding the juice. Dice the onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Measure out the vegetable broth and olive oil.

2. Place the rice, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, vegetable broth, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper in the rice cooker bowl. Stir to combine.

3. Secure the lid on the rice cooker and turn it on. Allow the rice to cook until it is done, according to your rice cooker’s instructions.

4. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve warm with your favorite Mexican food.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Fork

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people. It also makes great leftovers and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave for a few minutes until it’s warmed through.

Nutrition

This Mexican Rice Cooker Recipe contains approximately 160 calories per 1 cup serving. It is a good source of carbohydrates and provides 3g of protein per serving. It is also low in fat and does not contain any cholesterol. This recipe is vegan and gluten free.


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