Mexican Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup white rice (uncooked )
2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth ( swanson brand)
1 garlic clove (chopped )
1/2 tsp cumin seed
2 -3 tbsp canola oil
1/4 chopped onion
1/8-1/4 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped fresh tomato
6 -7 tsp tomato sauce
1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
1 pinch salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Crush garlic and cumin together in mocajete.
Add small amount of chicken broth to mocajete.
Place oil in pan. Add rice and cook until lightly browned.
Add onion and bell pepper to pan.
Saute a few minutes, then add the fresh tomatoes and cook a few more minutes.
Add the liquid from the mocajete to the pan with the rest of the chicken broth.Add a small amount of salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes, add frozen peas.
Cover and simmer on medium to low flame until liquid is absorbed.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	184.4 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.2g	10%
Sodium	146.27mg	6%
Potassium	101.16mg	2%
Total Carbs	28.89g	10%
Sugars	1.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	4%
Protein	2.82g	6%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	10.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.33 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.85g	10%
Sodium	185.09mg	6%
Potassium	128.01mg	2%
Total Carbs	36.55g	10%
Sugars	1.84g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	4%
Protein	3.57g	6%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	4mg	18%
Calcium	13.4mg	1%

* 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

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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