Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Mexican Side Dish Recipes Nina's Mexican Rice 4.4 (7) 7 Reviews The key to nutty and flavorful Mexican rice is cooking the rice first in oil until it is nicely golden. By Bruce Aidells Bruce Aidells With 40 years of teaching, writing, and producing award winning recipes and sausages, Bruce Aidells is an American expert on sausage. In addition, his knowledge of American regional cooking has led him to write hundreds of published recipes that showcase the bounty of American ethnic and regional cooking, as well as grilling and charcuterie. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Low Added Sugar Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup long-grain white rice (see Brown Rice Variation) ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables (such as corn, peas and carrots), thawed Directions Heat a large heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add oil and rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is just beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more. Pour tomato sauce over the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes. Stir in vegetables and serve. Brown Rice Variation: Use 1 cup long-grain brown rice and 1 3/4 cups broth. In Step 2, simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before adding the vegetables. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2010 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 193 Calories 5g Fat 32g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 2/3 cup Calories 193 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 2g Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 702IU 14% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Folate 103mcg 26% Sodium 421mg 18% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 22mg 5% Potassium 244mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved