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Microwave Mexican Rice
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Calories per serving:
Ingredients
1
cup
white rice
2
cups
water
1
tablespoon
unsalted butter
1
teaspoon
*
chicken stock base
2
teaspoons
dehydrated minced onion
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
1
teaspoon
chili powder
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients except the rice in a large microwave-safe bowl that has a cover. Heat in the microwave on high for three minutes.
Remove the mixture from the microwave, stir, and add the rice.
Put the rice back in the microwave on low for 25 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is done.
Remove from the microwave and fluff with a fork.
Notes
Variations
You could add frozen peas, and reduce the water a little if you want.
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