Tex-Mex Mexican Rice and Blender Hot Sauce

Tex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of Mexican and American flavors, combining traditional Mexican ingredients with Texan influences.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Tex-Mex Mexican Rice and Blender Hot Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 medium Avocado, sliced
• 1 cup Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Add the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
8. Serve the Tex-Mex Mexican Rice with sliced avocado and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.