Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (5 teaspoons)
  • Calories:
  • 158
  • Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 10 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 715 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 27 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g


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Mexican Rice Mix

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Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.

SERVINGS: 12-18

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2-1/2 cups water

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the bouillon, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 5 tablespoons.
    To prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned. Stir in water and 5 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Yield: 4-6 servings.


  • Re: Mexican Rice Mix

    Easy to put together and well liked by my family. Came across this recipe at the last min when I realized I needed a side dish to go with steak tortilla that I was making. Both dishes went well together! Definitely will make again!

    lmarryat
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