Easy Rotel Mexican Rice
A flavorful and simple Mexican rice dish with zesty Rotel tomatoes and warm spices, perfect as a side or main meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it with the oil and spices, allowing it to toast slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and the broth, stirring well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and gently fold in the cilantro if using.
- Serve hot as a side dish or a base for your favorite protein.
Notes
Serve with grilled vegetables, spicy chicken fajitas, or black bean tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg