  
A 'side of Mexico' sure to enhance any Mexican meal. 8 5 min 35 min 
       - 2 tbls. butter or margarine
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 16-oz. jar ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
MELT butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until rice is golden. Stir in salsa, water, carrot and peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
*NOTE: For a quick-cook Mexican Rice, use 4 cups instant rice instead of 1 cup long-grain white rice, and 2 1/2 cups water instead of 1 1/4 cups water. After salsa mixture comes to a boil, cook for length of time recommended on instant rice package.
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Submitted Date: August 2003
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Reviewed By: Kristal from Newfoundland, Canada
Comments: So Delicious! I made this for my entire family and they all loved it! This is a really great side dish!!!! mmmm....
Excellent and Easy!!
Submitted Date: December 2002
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Reviewed By: T.C.
Comments: This dish can be made in a matter of minutes and is really tasty. The salsa, carrots and peas give the rice a sweet yet spicy flavor. Goes great in a burrito too!
YUMMY
Submitted Date: September 2002
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Reviewed By: Janine Mojica from New York City
Comments: Everytime we have a gathering, I get requests for this dish!
A HUGE HIT!
Submitted Date: July 2002
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Reviewed By: Cheryl Martin from Burleson, TX
Comments: I prepared this dish for our 4th of July fajita cookout and it was quite tasty. Everyone commented on how good it was. My husband, who usually doesn't much care for Mexican rice (or leftovers) ate TWO helpings AND came back for more the next day!
mexican rice
Submitted Date: June 2002
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Reviewed By: gordon
Comments: this simple recipe brings the delights and zest of mexico to every meal. a truly spendid dish.
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