Easy Mexican Style Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tsp olive oil
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1/2 onion, diced
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1 cup uncooked medium or long grain white rice
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1 tsp garlic salt or 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cumin
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10 oz Mexican diced tomatoes with green chiles, including juices
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1/2 lime, juiced
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
# Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet with a fitting lid. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
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Add the rice and stir to toast slightly until it becomes a light brown. While toasting, add the garlic salt and cumin, stirring continuously.
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Add the can of Mexican diced tomatoes (including the juices), lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the freshly chopped cilantro, and serve.
# Notes:
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If you can't find a 10 oz can of Mexican diced tomatoes, you can use a can of regular diced tomatoes along with a 4 oz can of diced green chilies. Adjust the amount of chilies based on your preference.