I stole this recipe for Mexican Rice from Berlyskitchen.com. This quick and easy way to make homemade Mexican rice uses minute rice to save time. Onions and peppers are cooked in a large skillet, before adding in corn, chicken broth and salsa. Once the mixture boils, the minute rice is added. The pan is covered to let the rice cook, then shredded cheese is stirred in until melted. After the rice is fluffed with a fork, this tasty side dish is ready!
Did you know? Mexican rice is a Mexican side dish made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions and other ingredients. It is traditionally made by sautéing the rice in a skillet with oil until it is golden brown. Water or chicken broth is then added, along with tomato sauce.³ (see more trivia in the Trivia tab)
Heat 1 tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Add ½ cup diced onion and cook until soft.
Then add 10 oz package frozen corn, 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup salsa.
Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Pour in 1 ½ cups minute rice and cover.
Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Finally, add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Stir until the cheese is melted and fluff the rice with a fork.
Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 10 oz package frozen corn
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 ½ cups instant rice minute rice
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
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Heat canola oil over medium heat.
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Add onion and green pepper and cook until soft.
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Then add frozen corn, broth and salsa. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
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Pour in rice and cover.
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Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
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Add the cheese and fluff the rice with a fork.