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Add a photoI made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next Mexican fiesta!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. very ripe and cored tomatoes
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 medium jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, quartered
- 2 cups long grain white rice (Trader Joes Jasmine Rice)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
Directions
- Adjust rack to middle of oven and preheat to 350 degrees
- Process tomatoes and onion in food processor or blender until pureed and smooth. Transfer to measuring cup and reserve exactly 2 cups. Discard excess.
- Rinse rice in fine mesh strainer under cold running water until water runs clear. Note: You must do this to remove starch, or rice will not be dry and fluffy. Shake to remove excess water.
- Heat oil over medium heat in heavy bottomed oven-safe 10 or 12 inch straight sided dutch oven with tight fitting lid.
- Add rice and fry, stirring, until light golden, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring constantly for about 1-1/2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, pureed mixture, tomato paste, and salt, increase heat and bring to a boil.
- Cover pan and transfer to preheated oven.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (do not remove lid).
- Remove from oven, let sit 15 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 174g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 275 | |
| Calories from Fat 87 | 32% |
| Total Fat 9.87g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 0.88g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium 248mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 41.38g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.05g | 1% |
| Protein 5.19g | 8% |
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Menus and Pairings
Goes Well With: fajitas, tacos, refried beans, black beans, enchiladas
Reviews
May 6, 2012
This recipe is a keeper! Just like rice in your favorite Mexican restaurant.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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