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Sensational Mexican Red Rice
Discover how to create a mouthwatering, vegan Mexican Red Rice that pairs perfectly with your favorite meals. This easy-to-follow recipe offers options for both stovetop and Instant Pot methods, ensuring a delicious and fail-proof experience.
5
30 min
TOTAL TIME
268
CALORIES
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Ingredients
Directions
SAUCE
5 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a blender, combine the store-bought tomato sauce, chopped white onion, minced garlic cloves, and salt. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
RICE_STOVETOP
2
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the rice and cook until toasted and slightly golden.
3
Add the blended tomato sauce to the rice, stirring and cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
4
Pour in the vegetable broth, mixing well. Allow it to come to a soft boil, then cover with a lid and lower the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
5
Use a fork to gently fluff the rice, then remove from heat. Cover and let it sit for 10 more minutes. Fluff the rice again and serve as desired.
RICE_INSTANTPOT
6
Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Once warm, add the vegetable oil and rice, toasting until slightly golden.
7
Add the blended tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes before adding the vegetable broth.
8
Cancel the Sauté function and secure the Instant Pot lid. Set the valve to Sealing, then choose Pressure Cook to Low Pressure and set the timer for 11 minutes.
9
Once the timer goes off, let it sit for 5 minutes, then carefully move the valve to Venting for a quick release.
10
After the pressure pin drops, open the Instant Pot. Fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for 8 minutes before serving as desired.
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Health Info
Macros
44g
CARBS
8g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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