Arroz con Elote

Arroz con Elote is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican rice dish featuring sweet corn, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. This vegetarian delight is perfect as a main course or a side dish, bringing a taste of Mexico to your table.

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice - 1 cup
• Fresh corn kernels - 1 cup
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the rice to the saucepan and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Add the corn kernels, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the broth.
8. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants from fresh corn and cilantro.

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