How to Make Baked Mexican Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish to complement your next Mexican-themed meal, look no further than this Baked Mexican Rice recipe. This dish combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan baked recipe, making it the perfect addition to any fiesta or family dinner.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and aromatic dish that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. The combination of rice, tomatoes, onio...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large green onions, sliced
  • 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran) (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir to coat rice completely. Stir in green pepper, onion, and green onions. Season with sazon seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, and salt.
  • Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over the rice and stir briefly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 285mg