Mexican White Rice

Mexican White Rice

A side dish that is mostly used by Mexicans as a side dish for fish and shellfish dishes.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 fresh poblano chile pepper – seeded, deveined, and chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup drained canned peas
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup minced carrot
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Directions

Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the corn kernels in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the poblano pepper, onion, peas, garlic, and carrot into the corn; cook and stir another 5 minutes.

Step 2
Pour the water and milk into the mixture; bring to a boil. Allow the butter to melt into the boiling mixture. Add the rice and stir. Season with chicken bouillon; cover the saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the mixture until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228
Calories
8g
Fat
35g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium249mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein5g
Vitamin C16mg 79%
Calcium72mg 6%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium226mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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