Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package McCormick® Arroz a la Mexicana, Mexican Rice Seasoning Mix; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups instant rice; 1 cup frozen peas and carrot; bring water, tomato sauce, Seasoning Mix and oil to boil in 3-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally

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Recipe by McCormick Kitchens

Authentic Mexican rice has a distinctive red-orange color and a slightly smoky, garlic and onion flavor. This popular side dish is made from white rice and typically features vegetables such as peas and carrots.

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 5

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups water
¹⁄₂

cup tomato sauce
1

(1 1/2 ounce) package McCormick® Arroz a la Mexicana, Mexican Rice Seasoning Mix
2

tablespoons vegetable oil
2

cups instant rice
1

cup frozen peas and carrot
bring water, tomato sauce, Seasoning Mix and oil to boil in 3-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally

DIRECTIONS

Bring water, tomato sauce, Seasoning Mix and oil to boil in 3-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Stir in instant rice and vegetables. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes until rice is tender.
Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

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