Mexican Tomato Rice is a simple but flavourful side that is ideal to serve with all your Mexican or Tex-Mex meals.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1red onion, finely diced
2garlic cloves, freshly minced
400gjasmine or basmati rice
2tbsptomato paste
750mlchicken or vegetable stock
½tspsea salt flakes
½tspfreshly cracked black pepper
Sliced fresh jalapeño, to serve (optional)
Freshly chopped coriander (cilantro), to serve (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until the onion and garlic have softened.
Add the rice and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, place the lid on and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes with the lid on before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Sprinkle with fresh jalapeño and coriander (if using) to serve.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave directly from the fridge or from frozen until piping hot. Ensure the rice is cooled and refrigerated or frozen within 20 minutes of cooking.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave directly from the fridge until piping hot. Ensure the rice is cooled and refrigerated or frozen within 20 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Tomato Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
439
mg
19
%
Potassium
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
115
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.