Fluffy Mexican Rice

Fabulous and Fluffy Mexican Rice! It’s super easy to make, and is the perfect authentic side dish to any Mexican Meal. 

Spicing things up! This Fluffy Mexican Rice recipe is the perfect side to accompany all your favorite Mexican dishes. Incredibly tender and fluffy in texture. A vibrant dish infused with delicious tomato flavor, spices, and chicken broth. It’s authentic, homemade, and super easy to make. Start to finish in 30 minutes! You can pair this Fluffy Mexican Rice with tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls, taco salad, the ideas will keep coming.

Is This Mexican Rice Gluten-Free?

This Mexican Rice recipe is Gluten-Free. A lot of store bought chicken broths contain gluten so be sure to check the labels. *Always check the labels on prepared food items and seasonings as well.

Tips To Make This Gluten-Free Mexican Rice

• Make sure to rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water before cooking. It helps to wash off the extra starch.
• Don’t use a stainless pan. Use a non-stick large saute pan with high sides.
•  Don’t peek! Resist all urges to lift the lid. You’ll let the steam out and end up with undercooked rice. No bueno!

Ingredients Needed For This Gluten-Free Mexican Rice 

• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• red bell pepper
• jalapeno
• tomato sauce
• gluten-free chicken broth
• cumin
• chili powder
• Tajin seasoning ( optional )
• garlic salt
• long-grain white rice
• lime
• cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste

Looking for more gluten-free side dishes? Check out this delicious Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe!

Fluffy Mexican Rice

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• Author: Natalie Way
• Total Time: 30
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Skip the Mexican Restaurant and enjoy this delicious Fluffy Mexican Rice at home. It’s homemade, authentic, and tastes delicious!

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Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper ( = approx. 1/2 of a red bell pepper )
• 1 small jalapeno chopped ( 3 tbsp. )
• 1– 8oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. Tajin seasoning ( optional )
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt ( or regular salt )
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• fresh squeezed lime for garnish
• cilantro for garnish
• additional salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over med-high heat.
3. Add onions, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute 2 to 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
4. Next add in the rice and saute until golden brown. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Gently pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth then stir together. Now add in seasonings and stir again until thoroughly incorporated.
6. Bring to a boil. Once boiling turn down the heat to a low simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh squeezed lime and cilantro.

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 15
• Category: mexican
• Method: cook
• Cuisine: side dish