Mexican Green Rice Recipe

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Mexican Green Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook& stir onion, garlic& chilis for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add water, parsley, cumin, salt& pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir in rice, cover, and cook at medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Stir in spinach and cilantro; cook on low until rice is tender (4-5 minutes.) Remove from heat, fluff rice, and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 287.46 Kcal (1204 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.71g 15%
Sodium 357.49mg 15%
Potassium 390.87mg 8%
Total Carbs 45.07g 15%
Sugars 0.98g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
Protein 7.13g 14%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 135.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.02 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.38g 15%
Sodium 124.39mg 15%
Potassium 136.01mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.68g 15%
Sugars 0.34g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 15%
Protein 2.48g 14%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 26%
Iron 1.4mg 23%
Calcium 47mg 14%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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