Mexican Green Rice(Vegetarian) Recipe

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Mexican Green Rice(Vegetarian)
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Directions:

  1. Simmer the stock with the celery, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, and 2 tbls. of the cilantro until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Puree in a blender or food processor and return it to the pan. Season to taste with salt.
  2. Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes, until clear and pale gold. Add the warm stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes(if using white rice, let cook 15 minutes). Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, peel, seed, and chop the chiles. Add them to the pan along with the remaining cilantro and the mint. Gently fluff them into the rice with a fork.
  4. Variation with Peas:.
  5. Add 1 cup fresh or frozen peas while the rice is standing. The heat of the rice should cook the peas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.23 Kcal (1303 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.4g 4%
Sodium 12405.32mg 517%
Potassium 74.96mg 2%
Total Carbs 58.17g 19%
Sugars 0.65g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 16.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.98 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 4%
Sodium 11558.63mg 517%
Potassium 69.85mg 2%
Total Carbs 54.2g 19%
Sugars 0.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 0.39g 1%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 15.4mg 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

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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