Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

Arroz Rojo is a Mexican rice dish with many names. Whether you know it by the name Spanish Rice or Mexican Red Rice, this side dish is a tasty accompaniment to any meal. 

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 c dry rice, rinsed and drained
• ½ onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 ½ c chicken or vegetable stock, warmed
• 1 c mixed vegetables (peas, corn, diced carrots)
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the rinsed and drained rice. Sauté the rice over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes, until golden.
• Add the onions and garlic. Saute 2-3 minutes, until softened.
• Add the diced tomatoes, warm broth, vegetables, and salt.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• After resting, fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust the salt as desired.