Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Easy Mexican Rice with Scallions and Lime

Up your rice game and go global. Whip up this Easy Mexican Rice with Scallions and Lime recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Lime Rice, Mexican Rice, Scallions, veg meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 15 ounces fluidchicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the brown rice, white part of the scallions, and garlic and sauté until the rice begins to toast, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomato sauce, and lime juice and bring to a full boil over high. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for about 10 minutes to complete the cooking process. Stir in the cilantro and green part of the scallions. If desired, add salt to taste. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg