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mexican-rice

What is Mexican rice? Mexican rice is a fluffy rice side dish full of veggies like carrots, onion, and bell peppers, with an extra depth of flavor from caramelized tomato paste. It’s seasoned with pantry staples like cumin and oregano, and topped with a healthy dose of cilantro to top it all off. (Prefer fewer veggies in your rice? Give Spanish rice a shot instead. Frequently served with refried beans at Tex-Mex restaurants, Mexican rice can often be pushed to the side (literally). we think that’s criminal—when made right, Mexican rice can be a fluffy, flavor-packed side that upgrades everything it’s added to, from burrito bowls to taco dinners and everything in between. Read on for all you need to know to make this rice the best it can possibly be

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