Name: Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup (210g) long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 medium yellow or white onion (4 ounces; 112g), chopped; 1 medium garlic clove, chopped; 1 1/2 cups (360ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 plum or Roma tomatoes (about 225g), chopped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 medium carrot (115g), peeled if desired and cut into ¼-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup); see note; 1/2 cup frozen peas (70g), thawed; 1 serrano chile; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

Prep Time

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

30m

This Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) combines long-grain white rice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a touch of serrano chile for a flavorful side dish. The rice is cooked in a homemade chicken stock and finished with peas and carrots. Top with cilantro for a colorful and delicious accompaniment to any meal.

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Servings: 6

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1 cup (210g) long-grain white rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1/2 medium yellow or white onion (4 ounces; 112g), chopped

1 medium garlic clove, chopped

1 1/2 cups (360ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, divided

2 plum or Roma tomatoes (about 225g), chopped

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 medium carrot (115g), peeled if desired and cut into ¼-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup); see note

1/2 cup frozen peas (70g), thawed

1 serrano chile

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

320kcal

16%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

48g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

599mg

29%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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