Classic Mexican rice, fluffy, and embellished with tomatoes with green chiles, and onions is a versatile side dish for all kinds of meat and vegetable main dishes.
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Rice made with tomato sauce |
Mexican rice in Mexico is red from being cooked with tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, or tomato paste. This "red rice" comes from the name in Spanish: Arroz Rojo
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Rice made with diced tomatoes, no tomato sauce |
Ways to Serve Mexican Rice
- Mexican Rice with an over-easy egg.
- Mexican Rice bowl layered with beans, meat, and Pico de Gallo
- Mexican Rice layered in a Grilled Chicken Burrito