Jul 14 2026
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Tray Of Rice Recipe

Inspired by Picante Annapolis
Time45m
Serves15

Choice of Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice (vegan). Serves 10 – 15.

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Ingredients

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Mexican Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

Method

Mexican Rice

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Stir in the long-grain white rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast.

  4. 4

    Pour in the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Once cooked, remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 7

    Prepare the Rice

    In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the long-grain white rice and salt.

  2. 8

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.

  3. 9

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 10

    Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro until well combined.

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