This rice goes great with tacos and burritos and the mushroom fajita recipe. It is also a nice side dish any night of the week. It is a great way to fill up without adding too much phe. For flavored rices, I prefer Dietary Specialties brand of low protein rice. The fire roasted tomatoes are available in your supermarket with the canned tomatoes (Muir-Glen is the brand I buy). If you cannot find them, you can substitute with regular tomatoes.
Mexican Rice
This rice goes great with tacos and burritos and the mushroom fajita recipe. It is also a nice side dish any night of the week. It is a great way to fill up without adding too much phe. For flavored rices, I prefer Dietary Specialties brand of low protein rice. The fire roasted tomatoes are available in your supermarket with the canned tomatoes (Muir-Glen is the brand I buy). If you cannot find them, you can substitute with regular tomatoes.
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Ingredients
Method
- Bring the water to a boil, covered, in a small saucepan. Cover to keep hot.
- Meanwhile heat a medium sized skillet. Add the butter and onion and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, seranno chile and the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the low protein rice, stir to coat and cook for about two minutes. Transfer the rice mixture to the hot water in the saucepan. Add the V-8 juice and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Taste a grain, if not soft enough, add 2 tablespoons of water, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add the cilantro – do not mix in. Let stand for 5 minutes, then add the lime juice. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
