Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe

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Authentic Spanish Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water ( chicken broth or bouillon gives great flavor)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp italian seasoning

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in large sautee pan.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and rice to hot oil.
  3. Slightly cook rice mixture on low heat for 1-2 minutes, keep rice moving or it will burn.
  4. Add water and tomato sauce.
  5. Bring to roiling boil.
  6. Add all spices and seasonings.
  7. Slightly stir, reduce flame to simmer, and cover.
  8. Simmer for 15-20 minute or until majority of liquid is absorbed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 46.62 Kcal (195 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 5%
Sodium 82.18mg 3%
Potassium 91.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.51g 1%
Sugars 1.68g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 0.58g 1%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 23.89 Kcal (100 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.82g 5%
Sodium 42.12mg 3%
Potassium 46.66mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.8g 1%
Sugars 0.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 2%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13.6mg 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

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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