Description
Spice-packed Mexican Rice Delight brings fiesta flavors dancing across your plate with bold, authentic ingredients. Aromatic seasonings and fresh herbs promise a culinary journey that will transport taste buds straight to Mexico’s vibrant kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups brown rice
- 3 ½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
Protein and Vegetable Base:
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 medium red pepper, minced
- 1 medium carrot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, minced
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup cilantro, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (preferably fresh)
Instructions
- Warm a medium pot over medium-high heat and pour cooking oil to create a shimmering base for sautéing vegetables.
- Gently introduce diced onion, vibrant red pepper, and shredded carrot into the heated oil, stirring and allowing them to caramelize and soften for approximately 5 minutes until the onion turns golden and translucent.
- Infuse the sautéed vegetables with aromatic minced garlic and ground cumin, letting the spices release their intense flavors for about 1 minute while creating a fragrant foundation.
- Pour chicken or vegetable stock into the pot, creating a flavorful liquid environment for the grains to absorb.
- Incorporate brown rice, sea salt, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped jalapeño pepper into the liquid mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Elevate the heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot with a tight-fitting lid to trap moisture and steam.
- Allow the rice to absorb the liquid and cook undisturbed for 40 minutes, or until the grains become tender and fluffy.
- Carefully remove the pot from heat and fold in frozen corn kernels, freshly chopped cilantro, and tangy lime juice, gently mixing to distribute flavors evenly.
- Let the rice rest for a few minutes to allow final flavor melding before serving.
Notes
- Transform ordinary rice into a vibrant, flavor-packed Mexican-inspired dish bursting with colorful vegetables and zesty spices.
- Choose brown rice for added nutritional benefits, providing more fiber and complex carbohydrates compared to white rice.
- Jalapeño adds a perfect kick of heat, which can be adjusted by removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for extra spiciness.
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice brighten the entire dish, creating a fresh, tangy finish that elevates the rice’s deep, rich flavors.
- Adaptable recipe allows easy customization with protein like grilled chicken, black beans, or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Cooking time ensures rice becomes perfectly tender while absorbing all the delicious vegetable and spice aromatics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 47 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg