Mexican Brown Rice
Healthy Mexican rice that tastes amazing! This recipe is made with brown rice, which is perfectly fluffy after baking in the oven. This isn't a quick recipe, but it does clear the stovetop for use. Check the recipe notes for a shortcut, etc. Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings.
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor or blender, combine the tomatoes, onion and garlic, and blend until smooth. In a liquid measuring cup, measure out 2 cups of the tomato mixture and discard the rest.
- Warm the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven* over medium heat until shimmering. Add the rice and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth (watch out for splatters), tomato mixture, tomato paste (add a little extra if you’re using fresh tomatoes that aren’t super flavorful), and salt. Stir to combine, then increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pot with the lid and carefully transfer it to the oven. Bake until the liquid is absorbed (the rice will look dry when you take off the lid, but don’t worry) and the rice is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Stir in the cilantro and season to taste with additional salt, if necessary (I often add another ¼ to ½ teaspoon). If you’d like spicier rice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes and stir again. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition per serving
326kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1125.00
$1125.00
Per Serving
$188.00/serving
$188.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2250.00 vs buying!
~$2250.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| ripe tomatoes | 2 medium | $29.00 |
| yellow onion | 1 small | $50.00 |
| garlic | 2 cloves | $395.00 |
| ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil | - | - |
| long-grain brown rice | 2 cups | $39.00 |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 medium | $442.00 |
| ½ cups vegetable broth | 2 | $63.00 |
| tomato paste | 1 tbsp | $3.00 |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro | - | - |
| Red pepper flakes | - | - |
| lime | 1 | $103.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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