Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

from iheartvegetables.com
Side Dish
30 min
3 servings
192 kcal / serving

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

  • 1 smallonion, diced
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 cupwhite rice
  • 2 cupsvegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt (or to taste depending on broth)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish.

  2. 2

    Microwave the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, to soften the onion and mellow the flavors.

  3. 3

    Add the onion, garlic, rice, broth, and tomato paste to the rice cooker. Add salt if desired. Stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Cook in the rice cooker until the broth has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.