Great Tasting Low Sodium Mexican Rice

Submitted by Shock55

"If you're looking for a great tasing low sodium rice side dish recipe, this is it. This is pretty mild, so adjust the seasonings if you're looking for something a little more spicy."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 3⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth (I use Herbox Sodium Free)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added vegetables

directions

1. In a stock pot heat oil till hot.
2. Add uncooked rice and saute until the rice looks clear (usually 2 - 3 minutes).
3. Add seasonings, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and mixed vegetables and turn heat up to high. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Turn heat to low. Cook covered for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[joker573]

I love the idea and have yet to try. Can you please tell me why there isn't a "print" button on the site?

 

[Susie D]

I liked the smokey flavor in this from the cumin and appreciated the use of low sodium products. In that vein, I opted to not add the specified 1/2 t of salt. I found the can of mixed veggies an odd addition. They cooked into the rice & weren't obtrusive, but I think next time I will use fresh onions, celery, & peppers instead. I did like the robust flavor from all of the spices & the dish paired well with mild flavored enchiladas. Made for Spring 2012 Pick A Chef.