Taco Bell Seasoned Rice
Make Taco Bell Seasoned Rice at home in just 3 steps with this quick and easy recipe! Fluffy and flavorful, this rice is perfect as a side for Mexican-inspired dinners or as a filling for burritos, wraps, and taco bowls!Love Taco Bell? Try our Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito and Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla next!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (175 g) long-grain rice (washed)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) vegetable oil or butter
- 1 tbsp (15 g) tomato paste (or tomato passata if unseasoned or ketchup)
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (skip if using sauteed fresh garlic)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (skip if using sauteed fresh onion)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups (250 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
Instructions
- Toast your rice. In a saucepan or skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil and allow to heat until hot. If using fresh onion and garlic, sauté until soft. Add the rice to the hot oil and toast for a minute while you stir.
- Season. Add the tomato paste, mix (be careful, it’ll sizzle!) and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, garlic powder and onion powder (skip if using fresh), chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt.
- Cook uncovered until the water starts boiling, then cover with a lid and cook until the water evaporates then top with lime juice!
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store leftover rice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat covered in a skillet over low heat with 2-3 tablespoon of water, stir occasionally. Or microwave for 60-90 seconds sprinkled with 1-2 tablespoon water loosely covered with a damp paper towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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