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Tex-Mex Rice

Few Tex-Mex dishes are as reliable as Tex-Mex Rice: fluffy tomato-flavored rice studded with corn and peppers. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Total: 30 min
30Minutes
4Servings
4.8Rating
EasyLevel
Tex-Mex Rice

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • plus 8 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well - this keeps it fluffy.

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