Taco Rice
Taco Rice—a flavorful twist on a side dish made even more delicious with the inclusion of corn, peas, onion, and, of course, taco seasoning.
Servings 6
Calories 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup corn drained
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil on MED-HIGH in a medium-sized pot. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the basmati rice and taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to LOW. Cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the corn and green peas. Remove from the heat, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Garnish with more cilantro leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice and avoid the synthetic, store-bought stuff (as cute as those little plastic lime-shaped containers are).
- Rinse the rice to remove excess starch. This will make them less like to clump.
- Use long-grain rice. With the shorter variety you run the risk of it turning to mush.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg