Vegetarian

Easy Mexican Rice

Prep

5 minutes

cook

25 minutes

total

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 (8 oz.) can hot tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. Spanglish Asadero All Purpose seasoning
  • 1/4cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
All Purpose
Directions
  1. Rinse rice in a mesh strainer until water runs clear.
    NOTE: This helps to remove starch and prevent stickiness.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add vegetable stock, tomato sauce, and Spanglish Asadero All Purpose seasoning, and bring to a rapid boil over high heat.
  4. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to a low simmer (slightly below medium-low). Cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
  6. Serve topped with a little fresh cilantro and Enjoy!