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Mexican Rice Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 1 cup of basmati rice
• 2 cups of tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 cobs of corn, kernels removed and cobs discarded
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1. Put rice and tomato juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down, cover with a lid and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Toss with fork and let cool slightly.

2. Saute onions and peppers quickly until they are softened and slightly caramelized, add cumin. Add corn and continue to cook for about 3 minutes. Add rice, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until incorporated. Stir in green onions, cilantro and lime juice, lime and adjust seasoning.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I use this rice dish as a side dish for a chicken feista dinner. It can be used in fajitas or in pita bread. Very versatile rice recipe. One of my favorites.

 

 

 

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