Arroz a la Mexicana
Description
This easy recipe for arroz a la Mexicana lets you make authentic Mexican rice at home. Pureed onion, jalapeno, and garlic get infused into the rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
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1 medium white onion
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2 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
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2 cloves garlic
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
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1 cup uncooked parboiled (converted) rice
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
In food processor or blender, process onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, and salt until smooth; set aside.
2
In 12-inch skillet, melt Country Crock® Spread over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until golden. Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups water, green peas and carrots, and onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper.