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Baked Mexican Rice

Baked Mexican Rice

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 ½ cups parboiled rice

  • Oils & Fats

    • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • Vegetables

    • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 2 large green onions, sliced
    • 🧅 ½ onion, finely chopped

  • Seasonings & Spices

    • 1 packet sazón seasoning with saffron
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • Liquids

    • 💧 1 ½ cups water
    • 🍅 ¾ cup tomato sauce

  • Herbs & Garnishes

    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
    • 🍋 1 lime, cut into wedges

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2

Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir until rice completely coated. Stir in bell pepper, green onions, and chopped onion; season with sazón seasoning, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt.

3

Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over rice; stir briefly. Tightly cover the baking dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

5

Uncover; fluff rice with a fork. Stir in cilantro; squeeze lime juice over top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

238

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 You can prepare this dish ahead of time and reheat it later. It stores well in the fridge.Add diced tomatoes or corn for extra flavor and texture.You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if lime is unavailable.