Take your rice game up a level. Also known as “Mexican rice,” this is a flavourful pilaf with southwestern flavours. Serve as a side dish or use to fill tacos, burritos, and rice bowls. Streamline cooking and dirty dishes: mix, cook, and serve from the Multipurpose Steamer—our most popular piece of microwave cookware!
Topping (optional): chopped cilantro
- In Multipurpose Steamer, combine seasoning, 4 1⁄4 cups water, rice, oil, and tomato paste. Cover and microwave on high 16–18 min, until rice is tender. Or, heat oil in Sauté Pan over high heat. Add seasoning, 4 cups water, rice, and tomato paste; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15–20 min, or until rice is tender.
- Top with cilantro, if desired.
For a full serving of carbs, eat 2 portions of rice. Stir cooked protein (like shrimp or shredded chicken) and sliced veggies into the rice near the end of the cooking time.
Use as filling for 2 taco shells or 1 large tortilla with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 cup sliced veggies.
Per serving (½ cup): Calories 110, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 0.2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
Topping (optional): chopped cilantro
- In Multipurpose Steamer, combine seasoning, 4 1⁄4 cups water, rice, oil, and tomato paste. Cover and microwave on high 16–18 min, until rice is tender. Or, heat oil in Sauté Pan over high heat. Add seasoning, 4 cups water, rice, and tomato paste; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15–20 min, or until rice is tender.
- Top with cilantro, if desired.
For a full serving of carbs, eat 2 portions of rice. Stir cooked protein (like shrimp or shredded chicken) and sliced veggies into the rice near the end of the cooking time.
Use as filling for 2 taco shells or 1 large tortilla with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 cup sliced veggies.
Per serving (½ cup): Calories 110, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 0.2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!