Mexican Green Rice Recipe

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Mexican Green Rice
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Directions:

  1. 1 Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos.
  2. 2 Cook the tomatillos in boiling water in a medium saucepan for 4 minutes or until soft; drain.
  3. 3 Combine the tomatillos and 2 teaspoons water in a blender and process until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour the tomatillo mixture into a 4 cup glass measure, and add enough water to mixture to measure 2& 1/2 cups.
  5. 5 Combine the tomatillo mixture, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, salt and garlic in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  6. 6 Add rice; cover mixture, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  7. 7 Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice on rice, and fluff with fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 244.66 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.61g 4%
Sodium 297.4mg 12%
Potassium 380.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 50.4g 17%
Sugars 4.37g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 17%
Protein 5.62g 11%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 23%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 25.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.16 Kcal (637 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.62g 4%
Sodium 184.95mg 12%
Potassium 236.77mg 8%
Total Carbs 31.34g 17%
Sugars 2.72g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 17%
Protein 3.5g 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 23%
Iron 1mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 3%

* 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

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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