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Servings: 4 servings

Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Vegetable Rice)

Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Vegetable Rice) is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines brown rice with a variety of fresh vegetables. Perfect as a side dish or main course. Read the recipe here and enjoy a healthy and delicious taste experience.
Author: Køkkenkemisten
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beans, Onion, Rice, Sides, tomato, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 180 gram Rice brown - parboiled
  • 1 pcs. Shallots
  • 1 pcs. Green chili jalapeno or serrano
  • ½ pcs. Squash
  • ½ pcs. Corn On The Cob
  • 100 gram Edamame Beans frozen
  • ½ pcs. Red bell pepper
  • 1 pcs. Tomato
  • 30 gram Olive Oil
  • 1-2 clove Garlic
  • 250 gram Chicken Stock
  • 200 gram Water

Instructions

  • Place the brown rice in chicken broth and water, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Dice the shallot and finely chop the chili.
  • Dice the zucchini and red bell pepper.
  • Cut the corn kernels off the cob.
  • Sauté the vegetables in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Dice the tomato, removing the seeds.
  • Add finely chopped garlic and tomatoes, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Combine everything in the pot with the rice, and let it cook together for the last 5 minutes of the rice's cooking time. Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Variations

  • Green Rice: Blend 100 g of drained spinach with a bit of broth, and add it to the rice.
  • Red Rice: Add bell pepper and guajillo chili along with the tomatoes to give the rice a reddish color and extra flavor.
  • Baked Pumpkin: Cut pumpkin into 3x3 cm cubes, toss them in olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, oregano, and salt, and bake at 200°C for 30 minutes.

Notes

Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Vegetable Rice)