For more tasty rice dishes, try our spicy Mexican rice, pineapple fried rice, and golden turmeric rice. Serve it as a side with beans as they do at Mexican restaurants, use it as a filling for burritos, or layer it into a bowl. It’s flavorful without being too spicy, and everyone loves this spin on plain rice. To make it, simply sauté the onion until soft then add the garlic. Stir in the rice and taco seasoning until fragrant, then add the broth, rice, and corn. Cover and simmer it to cook, then turn off the heat so the steam can finish the cooking. Mix in the chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving. Enjoy this taco rice at your next Mexican dinner or fiesta as a dish the whole family will enjoy. Serve it family-style with other dishes like enchiladas or carnitas for a larger crowd. And a side of guacamole and a margarita will make this rice taste even better! It’s also an easy one to make ahead of time as part of your meal prep, and leftovers taste great tucked into lunches!
Oil – any cooking oil like olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. Onion + garlic – for that bold base of flavor. Basmati rice – we use white basmati rice but brown basmati or plain long-grain rice works, too. Just be sure to adjust the cooking times accordingly, and avoid jasmine rice as it will be too clingy for this recipe. Taco seasoning – we use our homemade taco seasoning which we highly recommend. But feel free to use a store-bought blend or your own mix of a few of the seasonings from the recipe. Chicken stock – or vegetable stock for vegetarian taco rice. Frozen corn – we always go for frozen vegetables over canned ones because they’re a lot less processed, but canned works if that’s what you’ve got. Sea salt – if your taco seasoning already has salt in it, you don’t need to add any additional salt. Cilantro – a bit of fresh cilantro adds freshness and a pop of green color. Lime juice – for that bright citrus zing.
Recipes that pair well with taco rice
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Peppers Mexican Pork Carnitas Grilled Fish Tacos
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