Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) Recipe

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Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
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Directions:

  1. Put rice in a pot and cover with an inch of cold water. Swish around until water is milky; pour off water. Repeat rinsing twice; then drain rice well in a colander and let dry 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes; then increase heat to medium and cook until rice starts to turn golden, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée onion, garlic, chile, and chopped tomatoes.
  3. Add tomato purée to rice, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring, until purée has been mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes (it will bubble and spatter). Stir in chicken broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
  4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 313.24 Kcal (1311 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.23g 42%
Sodium 2427.93mg 101%
Potassium 545.82mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.02g 4%
Sugars 5.28g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 5.16g 10%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 62.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.85 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.12g 42%
Sodium 456.17mg 101%
Potassium 102.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 2.26g 4%
Sugars 0.99g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 10%
Protein 0.97g 10%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 21%
Calcium 11.7mg 6%

* 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

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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