How to Make Basic Mexican and Spanish-Style Red Rice

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (8)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (homemade, canned, or made from bouillon cubes/powder)
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • Optional: 4 heaping tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, green beans, bell pepper, peas, etc.) 

Directions

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