20 Minute Mexican Rice Recipe

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20 Minute Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Cook rice in hot oil in 2 to 3 litre saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in onion and garlic; cook, stirring about 1 minute.
  3. Add broth and cumin.
  4. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
  5. Lower heat to simmer; Cover with tight fitting lid.
  6. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Combine tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water.
  8. Stir tomato mixture, peas and carrots into rice; fluff with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.45 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.02g 6%
Sodium 295.36mg 12%
Potassium 284.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 46.95g 16%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 11%
Protein 7.17g 14%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 32.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.01 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.82g 6%
Sodium 133.5mg 12%
Potassium 128.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 21.22g 16%
Sugars 1.35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 11%
Protein 3.24g 14%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 15%
Calcium 14.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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