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Mexican Rice
Bhavna
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Ingredients
Oil 1 1/2 Tablespoon
Onion 3 Tablespoon
, chopped finely
Long grain rice/Brown rice 1 Cup
(16 tbs), washed, drained (Any Mexican variety of rice may be used)
Vegetable broth/Water 1 Cup
(16 tbs)
Enchilada sauce 1/2 Cup
(8 tbs)
Salsa/Picante sauce 1/4 Cup
(4 tbs)
Red bell pepper 3 Tablespoon
, chopped finely
Green bell pepper 3 Tablespoon
, chopped finely
Green onion 2 Tablespoon
, chopped finely
Instructions
MAKING
1. Take a large non-stick pan heated with oil, add the finely chopped onions. Stir and let it brown a little.
2. Add the long grain white rice, stir and let it fry for a few minutes without adding any water.
3. Add the vegetable broth, enchilada sauce, chunky salsa or picante sauce and stir well. Cover and let it cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
4. After 8 minutes uncover and check the rice. Stir and cover again and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Uncover and when the rice is cooked sprinkle the bell peppers and green onions on the rice to garnish.
SERVING
6. Serve the rice with enchilada, refried beans sprinkled with cheese, guacamole, lettuce and a dollop of sour cream.