Mexican Rice from Serrano's Cafe--Modified
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup of white, long grain rice1/2 white onion, minced1 clove of garlic, minced1 carrot, minced1 tsp tomato bouillon1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 cups waterSalt and pepper to taste
Makes 6 servings.
Rinse rice under cold water until the water is clear. Dry the rice. In a pan with a tight fitting lid, add the oil. Make sure the pan is hot. Add the minced onion, minced garlic, minced carrot, salt, and pepper. Saute on high for a few minutes or until the onions turn yellow-brown and the carrots start to soften. Add rice and stir for 5 minutes. Try to brown the rice. Add water. Add the tomato bouillon and mix a little. Avoid stirring too much. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Cook for 20 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it set (setting time is not included in the cooking time). Mix a little and serve.
NOTE: You may choose to add more oil or add butter if you would like. You may also add complementary vegetables.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUPERRICEPANDA.
Rinse rice under cold water until the water is clear. Dry the rice. In a pan with a tight fitting lid, add the oil. Make sure the pan is hot. Add the minced onion, minced garlic, minced carrot, salt, and pepper. Saute on high for a few minutes or until the onions turn yellow-brown and the carrots start to soften. Add rice and stir for 5 minutes. Try to brown the rice. Add water. Add the tomato bouillon and mix a little. Avoid stirring too much. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Cook for 20 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it set (setting time is not included in the cooking time). Mix a little and serve.
NOTE: You may choose to add more oil or add butter if you would like. You may also add complementary vegetables.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUPERRICEPANDA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 66.1
- Total Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 184.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 10.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
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