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jess's mexican rice

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jessica Hannan
@PansyAlvaris
Austin, TX

I love Mexican rice! I love the tomatoes and the veggies and of course the rice! This is easily made by stuff that is on hand, and is a tasty alternative to Mexican rice made with high sodium, MSG laden tomato and chicken bouillon.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For jess's mexican rice

  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 2 c
    jasmine rice
  • 1/2 md
    yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 sm
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 c
    tomato paste
  • 1 can
    tomatoes with green chilis
  • 3 c
    boiling water
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make jess's mexican rice

  • 1
    Prep your veggies.
  • 2
    Preheat skillet with lid, over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, swirl the pan.
  • 3
    Saute the rice, onions and bell pepper until the rice looks toasted. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in the tomato paste and stir until it coats the rice. Pour in tomatoes with chilis and boiling water. Stir well.
  • 5
    Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
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