This Mexican rice makes the perfect quick and easy side dish to accompany those easy, frugal and delicious chicken fajitas I posted earlier. Together, they create a fabulously flavorful weeknight meal with little time and even less fuss.
Let’s make some delicious Mexican rice…
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the ingredients as shown below
Note: I really like this instant rice from Walmart. It’s consistent, easy to use, versatile and affordable. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Instant-White-Rice-28-oz/10804528?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1048&adid=2222222227710804528_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9013377&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=10804528&wl13=1048&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=CjwKCAiAwomeBhBWEiwAM43YIAPHv17E1TqlZzDYhbDLbYHHaitrZDrvHZhwk8oyJ_UjznKY8DBBRxoCQ0IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I had just finished making an amazing batch of vegetable stock, so it was the perfect addition to the rice instead of water. It added so much flavor and healthy ingredients from all the vegetable scraps that created such a flavorful stock. Plus it added the perfect frugal and delicious elements that make me so happy!
In case you missed my blog post on making homemade veggie stock, here it is…
https://frugalanddelicious.com/homemade-vegetable-stock/
Cooking this Mexican rice in the microwave makes it fast and easy
After stirring to combine all the ingredients, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put into the microwave. Set the time to cook for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use care to remove the plastic wrap to avoid steam burns. Fluff the rice with a fork to combine. Test for the doneness of the rice. If it is still a bit crunchy, cover and return to the microwave and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove, fluff and test again.
Serve up that deliciousness!
Add this flavorful rice side dish to your favorite Mexican meal or serve it on its own. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
No matter how or what you serve this quick and easy Mexican rice with…it’s always frugal and delicious!
Take Care folks, be safe, be happy, virtual hugs,
Chauncey
Here’s the link to make those “Frugal And Delicious Easy Chicken Fajitas At Home”…
https://frugalanddelicious.com/easy-frugal-and-delicious-chicken-fajitas-at-home/
Quick and Easy Mexican Rice
Equipment
- 1 Microwave safe bowl-medium size
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Diced tomatoes in their own liquid
- 1/2 Small Can Diced Green Chiles
- 1-2 Tbsp Dried Minced Onions-to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp Minced Garlic-to taste
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- Salt and Pepper-to taste
- 1-2 tsp Ground Cumin-to taste
- 1 1/2 Cups Instant Rice
- 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the tomatoes, green chiles, minced onions, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper
- Stir well to combine
- Add rice and stockStir again to fully combine
- Add ground cumin and stir to combine. This really adds the depth of Mexican flavor needed for this dish
- Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes (cover bowl with plastic wrap if you would like). Just be careful of the steam release when opening later
- Carefully remove from microwave and fluff with a fork
- If the rice isn't fully cooked, place back into the microwave and cook for an additional 2 minutes
- Remove and fluff again
- Serve alongside your favorite Mexican foods or enjoy by itself
- Top with fresh cilantro leaves, chopped chives, chopped green onions, a squeeze of lime, sliced avocado, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and/or a dollop of sour cream. I have also used jarred salsa or leftover pico de gallo instead of canned tomatoes. Whatever your preference is. This is always quick, easy and delicious!
- This is so versatile…you can add fresh or frozen and thawed colored peppers, onions and corn to the liquid before cooking, or canned black beans. Or stir in cooked and diced chicken, or cooked ground beef. For extra spice…add jalapenos or a few shakes of hot sauce.
