QUICK AND DELISH MEXICAN RICE

Quick and Delish Mexican Rice image

Provided by Tricia M.

Categories Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (1 ear)
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced
1 cup jasmine rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan with tight fitting lid.
Saute garlic, onion, and corn kernels until water releases and begins to dry up again.
Add rice and stir fry until it begins to turn golden.
Add broth and stir.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to LOW and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and led stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Stir well before serving. Rice may stick slightly to bottom of pan but should release as it cools. The slightly browned rice adds flavor and texture.
Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 335, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.5