Chita's Mexican Rice Recipe

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Chita's Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Pour chicken broth into a 2 cup measure then add juice from tomatoes to make 2 cups. Set aside three whole tomatoes, saving remaining juice and tomatoes for another use.
  2. Heat olive oil in medium saucepan then stir in rice until well coated.
  3. Saute till light golden brown, stirring frequently, then add garlic and onion.
  4. Continue until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
  5. Holding a tomato in your hand, squeeze over saucepan to break it up. Drop it in pan. Repeat with two remaining tomatoes and stir into the rice.
  6. Stir in the broth mixture and add salt to taste. It should be a bit salty, as the rice will absorb it.
  7. Add the cilantro sprigs and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
  8. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  9. Open lid, remove cilantro sprigs and spread frozen peas on top (optional).
  10. Replace cover and let sit for a few minutes, allowing peas to warm.
  11. Fluff rice to mix in peas and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 90.27 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.06g 11%
Sodium 73.42mg 3%
Potassium 125.51mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.61g 2%
Sugars 2.03g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 1.4g 3%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 17.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.89 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.3g 11%
Sodium 96.69mg 3%
Potassium 165.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.39g 2%
Sugars 2.67g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 6%
Protein 1.84g 3%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 23.2mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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