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Mexican Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Long grain rice (rinse and drained)
  • 1 Cup Shredded cheese
  • 1 Cup Peas and carrot
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter or Extra olive oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Broth or water for cooking
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili (adjust to your preference)
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Green onion for garnish
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice, and set aside. Place a skillet over a medium and melt the butter or heat the oil if that's what you're using. Add chopped onion and saute for a few minutes. Add minced garlic and stir.

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  2. Add the peas, carrot, cumin, and chili. Stir and combine everything.

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  3. Add the rice and combine. Add the broth just enough to cover it, season with salt and pepper cover and bring to a boil then allow to simmer.

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  4. Chop the cilantro, tomato, green onion and set aside.

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  5. After the rice is done, sprinkle the cheese, tomato, cilantro, and green onion then allow to steam for a few minutes.

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  6. Serve, feel free to add lime juice to it.

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  7. Enjoy!

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