Mexican Tomato Rice
Servings: 6
Mexican Tomato Rice is a simple but flavourful side that is ideal to serve with all your Mexican or Tex-Mex meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves freshly minced
- 2 cups 400 g jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste concentrated puree
- 3 cups 750 ml chicken or vegetable stock (see note 1 about gluten-free)
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- Sliced fresh jalapeño to serve (optional)
- Freshly chopped coriander cilantro, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until the onion and garlic have softened.
- Add the rice and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, place the lid on and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes with the lid on before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh jalapeño and coriander (if using) to serve.
Notes
Note 1 – Although most stock is gluten-free, always check the label on the packet to be 100% sure.
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave directly from the fridge or from frozen until piping hot. Ensure the rice is cooled and refrigerated or frozen within 20 minutes of cooking.LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave directly from the fridge until piping hot. Ensure the rice is cooled and refrigerated or frozen within 20 minutes of cooking.Scan for full recipe:
