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

When it comes to flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meals, Mexican cuisine has a lot to offer. One dish that captures the bold flavors and vibrant colors of Mexican cooking is the Vegetarian Mexican Rice. This dish is a classic staple in Mexican households and restaurants, and it's easy to see why. It's packed with wholesome ingredients like rice, vegetables, and spices, making it not only delicious but also nutritious.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup diced onion
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 3 cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Place onions in the pan, and sauté until golden.
  • Add rice to the pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Occasionally stir.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 809mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 236mg