Easy Mexican-Inspired Rice Recipe
This easy Mexican rice recipe uses jarred salsa as a quick but super tasty short cut. Instructions on how to make this Mexican rice recipe in a rice cooker or on the stove top!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 262kcal
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Stove Top
In a medium pot, combine the basmati rice and all other ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1/4 of batch | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg