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Mexican brown rice served on a white plate, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds.
    Mexican Brown Rice
  • Add the brown rice to the skillet, stirring until evenly coated, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Mexican Brown Rice
  • Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
    Mexican Brown Rice
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and cumin, stirring to combine.
    Mexican Brown Rice
  • Increase the heat to high, cover with a lid, and bring the mixture to a boil.
    Mexican Brown Rice
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
    Mexican brown rice in a pan, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 53g (18%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 197mg (9%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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