Qdoba Brown Rice Recipe
Craving the unique flavors of Qdoba’s signature brown rice but can’t make it to the restaurant? Fret not, you can recreate the magic in your kitchen! Qdoba’s brown rice recipe.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small yellow onions
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes or 1 small can 30 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 4 cups long-grain brown rice
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt to taste
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Red pepper flakes option
- 2 limes sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and jalapeños; cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in rice and sauté for another minute.
- Add vegetable broth, tomato paste, salt, and optional red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for around 45 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, stir in tomatoes and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice, give a final stir, and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add more jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- For a heartier meal, you can also add black beans or grilled chicken to the dish.
- For a more authentic Qdoba experience, serve the rice with other toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salt and spices according to your taste preference.
