Lauri Lee's Mexican Rice

Delicious and easy Mexican rice made with Lauri Lee's Ultra Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Blend
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Lauri Lee's, Low Sodium, rice
Yield: 4
Author: Lauri Lee
Cost: 8.00

Equipment

  • 1 2-4 quart Oven Proof Skillet

Materials

  • 1 Cup Uncooked Long Grain Rice
  • 1/3 Cup Canola Oil
  • 3/4 Cup chopped or minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp jalapenos stemmed, cleaned of seeds and minced OPTIONAL - use more less or none depending on your heat tolerance
  • 1-2 Tbsp chopped green chiles
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice divided
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth We use Pacific Brand low sodium
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro minced divided, optional
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1-2 tsp Lauri Lee’s Ultra Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Can use more or less to taste
  • 1/8 tsp hot sauce OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In an oven-proof 2-4 quart skillet over medium heat, heat the canola oil until hot.
  • Add the drained rice and sauté 6-8 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Once the rice has browned, move to the sides and add the onion, peppers and chiles and stir. Cook for 2 minutes then add garlic
  • Cook for one more minute and stir in half of the lime juice and chicken stock
  • Turn heat to medium high and add ¼ cup of cilantro, Lauri Lee’s Ultra Low Sodium Taco Seasoning and hot sauce.
  • Stir until mixture is hot and just comes to a boil, then remove from the heat. Cover the pot and place in the center of the oven.
  • Cook for 15 minutes covered.
  • Remove from the oven, stir and add the second half of the lime juice, second half of the cilantro (optional)