How long does One Pot Mexican Rice take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does One Pot Mexican Rice serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is One Pot Mexican Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is One Pot Mexican Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make One Pot Mexican Rice?

2 cup Rice, ¾ cup Boiled Rajma, ¾ cup Sweet Corn, ½ cup Bell Peppers, 200 ml Tomato Puree, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Mexican Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in One Pot Mexican Rice?

About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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One Pot Mexican Rice

Name: One Pot Mexican Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cup Rice; As needed Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Jalapeno, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Paprika Powder; 2 tsp Cumin Powder; 200 ml Tomato Puree; 1 cup Water; ¾ cup Boiled Rajma; ¾ cup Sweet Corn; ½ cup Bell Peppers, Chopped; 3 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as mexican rice, spanish rice, arroz rojo · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

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One pot Mexican rice with rajma, sweet corn, bell peppers and jalapenos in a tomato and paprika base. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Rice2 cup
WaterAs needed
Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Jalapeno, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Tomato Puree200 ml
Water4 cup
Boiled Rajma¾ cup
Sweet Corn¾ cup
Bell Peppers, Chopped½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	556kcal	2224kcal
Protein	13g	52g
Carbohydrate	107g	428g
Fat	9.4g	38g
Fibre	6.9g	28g
Sugar	6g	24g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
Wash and Soak the rice for 30 minutes
RiceWater
2
Heat oil in a pot, add garlic and saute for a few seconds.
OilGarlic
3
Add the chopped onions and jalapenos and saute till it turns translucent.
OnionJalapeno
4
Add paprika and cumin powder and cook it for a minute on a medium flame.
Paprika PowderCumin Powder
5
Add tomato puree, mix well. Cook the tomato puree on a medium flame till its raw aroma goes.
Tomato PureeWater
6
Add boiled rajma, sweet corn and bell peppers and mix well.
Boiled RajmaSweet CornBell Peppers
7
Add the soaked rice and mix gently for a minute.
8
Add water, bring it to a boil, cover and cook it on a low flame till all the water is absorbed. Fluff up the rice. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve it hot or you can make burritos with it.
WaterSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does One Pot Mexican Rice take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does One Pot Mexican Rice serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is One Pot Mexican Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is One Pot Mexican Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make One Pot Mexican Rice?: 2 cup Rice, ¾ cup Boiled Rajma, ¾ cup Sweet Corn, ½ cup Bell Peppers, 200 ml Tomato Puree, 2 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Mexican Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in One Pot Mexican Rice?: About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.