Authentic Mexican Rice

Prep:

5 m

Cook:

20 m

Ready in:

25 m

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How to Make Mexican Rice: Simmered with tomato sauce, this side dish is full of flavor and extremely easy to make!

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INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Tomato sauce

1 (6.5 oz) can

Canola oil

1/4 cup

Onion powder

1 tbsp

Garlic powder

1 tbsp

Uncooked white rice

1 cup

Water

1 1/2 cups

DIRECTIONS

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season with onion and garlic powder. Add white rice and stir for about 4 minutes (until golden).
Add water and tomato sauce. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to medium-low heat, and continue cooking for 15 minutes (until tender). Serve. Enjoy your Mexican rice!

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