Johnny Jalapeno's Mexican Rice Recipe

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Johnny Jalapeno's Mexican Rice
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  1. NOTE: This step is important as it removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. - Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1-2 minutes, stirring with your (clean) fingers or shaking rice around in the strainer. Shake afterwards also to remove excess water/moisture. Set aside.
  2. In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk the broth and tomato paste (and hot sauce if using) to incorporate. Set aside.
  3. Heat grease/oil over medium high heat in a Dutch oven (or heavy pot). Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute' for 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir the broth/paste mixture into the rice. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
  5. Once it begins to boil, give a final stir and reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer 20 minutes.DO NOT REMOVE LID. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes STILL covered.
  6. Remove lid and stir, fluffing rice. NOTE: If you have little browned crispy rice at the bottom of the pan (not burnt), this is considered a delicacy in Mexico, so don't fight over it!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.28 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.39g 8%
Cholesterol 5.11mg 2%
Sodium 376.62mg 16%
Potassium 231.52mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.38g 1%
Sugars 2.24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 4%
Protein 0.73g 1%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 27%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 16.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.26 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.9g 8%
Cholesterol 3.69mg 2%
Sodium 272.29mg 16%
Potassium 167.39mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.17g 1%
Sugars 1.62g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 4%
Protein 0.53g 1%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 27%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.9mg 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

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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