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Quick and Easy Mexican Rice

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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

Easy Mexican Rice

Easy Mexican Rice Photo © Diana Rattray
This is a tasty and quick rice to make to go with burritos or fajitas. Use packaged "ready" rice to make this even faster.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce, or to taste
  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

Preparation:

In a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, cook the green onions for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasoning mix. Heat through.

Serves 4.

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