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September 16, 2025
Easy Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe
Easy authentic Mexican rice achieves traditional flavors using convenient seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and tomato sauce for a simple yet satisfying side dish. This streamlined approach creates genuine Mexican rice taste without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. The combination of aromatic seasonings and tomato base delivers authentic flavor that perfectly complements tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites with minimal preparation time.
This easy Mexican rice recipe is cooked with onion powder, garlic powder, and tomato sauce for a simple side dish. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, or fresh tomato to the rice before simmering for extra flavor and color, according to your family’s taste. Use chicken stock in place of water for even more savory flavor.
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
¼ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cups water
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
Directions
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Stir in rice and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
Stir in water and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 158 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 158 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Sodium 124mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 123mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
