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Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Rice Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Did you know that you can make Mexican rice in a rice cooker? It’s simple! Everything cooks together for an easy and delicious side dish!


Ingredients

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  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste depending on broth)

Instructions

  1. Place the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Microwave the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, to soften the onion and mellow the flavors.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, rice, broth, and tomato paste to the rice cooker. Add salt if desired. Stir until combined.
  4. Cook in the rice cooker until the broth has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.