Brandy Adams
@br_ad
Mexican Style Rice (Arroz a la Mexicana)
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican rice dish made with fresh vegetables and spices, perfect as a side or main dish. This recipe combines parboiled rice with a blend of onion, jalapeños, and tomato paste, creating a deliciously seasoned meal that pairs well with any Mexican cuisine.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mexican Style Rice (Arroz a la Mexicana).
Step 1
To start your delicious rice dish, grab a food processor or blender and toss in the onion, jalapeño peppers, garlic, tomato paste, a quarter cup of water, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Blend everything together until it’s nice and smooth, then set this vibrant mixture aside.
Step 3
Next, heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and melt some Country Crock® Spread.
Step 4
Once it’s melted, add in the uncooked rice and stir it around for about two minutes, or until the rice takes on a lovely golden hue.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to bring everything together! Pour in the remaining two and a quarter cups of water, then add the frozen peas and carrots along with your blended onion mixture.
Step 6
Stir it all up and bring the pot to a lively boil.
Step 7
When it’s bubbling away, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the rice to become tender and soak up all those wonderful flavors.
Step 8
After the time is up, let the rice sit for an additional five minutes to finish cooking.
Step 9
When you’re ready to serve, taste it and feel free to sprinkle in some extra salt and pepper to suit your palate.
Step 10
Enjoy this comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor and color!.