Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tbsp butter
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 3/4 tsp garlic salt
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, water, rice, garlic salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.32 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6g	9%
Cholesterol	17.81mg	6%
Sodium	193.87mg	8%
Potassium	109.64mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.28g	8%
Sugars	1.91g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	6%
Protein	6.96g	14%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	155.3mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.83 Kcal (489 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.97g	9%
Cholesterol	11.8mg	6%
Sodium	128.45mg	8%
Potassium	72.65mg	2%
Total Carbs	15.42g	8%
Sugars	1.26g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	6%
Protein	4.61g	14%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	44%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	102.9mg	16%

* 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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