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Mexican-Style Banza Rice

A grain-free version of classic Mexican-restaurant rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8oz. package Banza Rice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper (I used white pepper)
  • 1/3 cup salsa of choice

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium size saucepan.  Add minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.  Add the package of Banza rice, and the seasonings (except salsa) and saute while stirring for about 1 minute.
    Pour in chicken broth.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all of the liquid is gone.  Stir in the salsa, remove from heat and let stand for 5 min.  Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

Notes

My favortie salsa to use with this recipe is Pepita Salsa from Trader Joes.  It's rich with a nice little kick that's good on nachos or anything else!