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Easy Mexican/Spanish Rice From Scratch

Skip the box mix! Try this simple recipe for a fresh and flavorful Mexican Rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Rice, Rice
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Pot with lid
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 half roma tomato
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Cut lime into 6 wedges.
  • Chop cilantro. Dice tomato.
  • Pour rice, chicken broth, tomato and taco seasoning into pot, cook according to package instructions.
  • After cooking, squeeze 1-2 lime wedges into rice, add cilantro as well and stir to combine.
  • Serve with lime wedge and extra garnish of cilantro if desired.