Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

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Authentic Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water begins to run clear of starch.
  2. In saucepan or large skillet with lid (preferably non-stick) heat oil over medium heat. Add drained rice and fry until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. In the meantime, add next 5 ingredients (not mixed veggies) to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. When rice is done frying, drain excess oil.
  5. Add tomato purée to rice and continue frying about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add water and stir to separate lumps of rice.
  6. Taste broth to check for salt. It should almost taste too salty because the rice will soak up a lot of salt and still come out bland. Drain can of vegetables (or canned peas and carrots) and add to broth.
  7. Stir.
  8. Bring to a boil. Cover and lower flame to low and cook for 20 minutes or until all broth is absorbed-do not lift lid for 20 minutes. (This was my major mistake when I was learning to make this dish. I would check it halfway through and all the steam would escape. I used to even-GASP!-stir it halfway through! Don't do this unless you want a big gloppy mess for dinner).
  9. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 326.05 Kcal (1365 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.88g 15%
Cholesterol 0.09mg 0%
Sodium 747.98mg 31%
Potassium 125.88mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.08g 18%
Sugars 1.06g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 30.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.05 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 15%
Cholesterol 0.03mg 0%
Sodium 279.99mg 31%
Potassium 47.12mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.25g 18%
Sugars 0.39g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 5%
Protein 1.92g 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 6%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 11.4mg 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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