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MEXICAN RICE PILAF WITH PASILLA CHILE



Mexican Rice Pilaf with Pasilla Chile image

For years I have had the trouble of my rice coming out too wet and soft and all stuck together. By reducing the ratio of water to rice from 2:1 to 1.5:1 and reducing the cooking time from 20 minutes to 15 minutes, as well as rinsing the starch off the rice and toasting it, I've found a consistency I really enjoy. Don't be surprised if the bottom burns a little; I like to scrape up the crunchy bits at the bottom into the rice for some texture, but this is optional.

Provided by Alan Belanich

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 onion, diced
1 dried pasilla chile pepper, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in the hot oil until toasted, 6 to 7 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in pasilla chile and cumin; toast for 2 minutes. Add water, chicken soup base, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir one last time, cover, and cook for 7 minutes on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 7 minutes more.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and let rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 145.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MEXICAN RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Mexican Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Rice

Time 37m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
  • Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in bell pepper.
  • Cover.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8, Protein 16.3

MEXICAN RICE PILAF



Mexican Rice Pilaf image

This is a nice, spicy rice dish.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups instant brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 692.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

MEXICAN RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Mexican Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tom J. Beehler

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
  • Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in bell pepper.
  • Cover.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

MEXICAN INSPIRED BROWN RICE PILAF



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Who says that pilaf can only be made with couscous?! Why not try a different version using nutty brown rice instead of the usual grains. This recipe is healthy, satisfying and makes best use of your pantry staples. I hope youll like it as much as we do. :)

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
2 carrots, coarsely grated
1 large tomatoes, diced (cored if you prefer)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons apple juice
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place brown rice in a pot and cover with the 2 cups of broth/water. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice has softened.
  • Meanwhile combine carrots, tomato, kidney beans and jalapenos in a big bowl. Add minced onion, garlic, oil and apple juice. Mix to combine.
  • When rice is ready, drain off any remaining liquid and add rice to veggies. Mix well, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  • Enjoy! :).

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