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Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 1 cup salsa; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 cups uncooked instant rice

9 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

This recipe is a zippy, flavorful south-of-the-border side dish. My family always requests this rice when I'm making a Mexican dinner.—Pattie Hess, Grabill, Indiana

Mexican Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup salsa
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, salsa and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice; remove from the heat. Cover and salt stand 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.