Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

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Easy Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4-1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 -3 tbsp olive oil (or bacon drippings)
  • 1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Over medium-high heat, sauté onion in olive oil until tender; add rice and continue sautéing for 3-5 minutes until rice becomes opaque.
  2. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and seasonings; bring to boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
  3. Remove pan from heat; let stand covered for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed; fluff with fork and serve.
  4. Note: My best ever success with this recipe was achieved using bacon drippings for sautéing, rounded measuring scoops of rice, and only a half can (4 ounces) of tomato sauce with water added to almost fill the can.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.14 Kcal (1026 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.49g 12%
Sodium 348.25mg 15%
Potassium 120.02mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.7g 13%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 5%
Protein 3.89g 8%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 37.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 328.04 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.02g 12%
Sodium 466.01mg 15%
Potassium 160.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 53.13g 13%
Sugars 1.26g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 5%
Protein 5.21g 8%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Calcium 50.4mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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