Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
  2. Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.15 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.58g 9%
Sodium 678.54mg 28%
Potassium 106.71mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.86g 11%
Sugars 1.99g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 2.86g 6%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 11.8mg 66%
Calcium 22.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.08 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 9%
Sodium 374.23mg 28%
Potassium 58.86mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.12g 11%
Sugars 1.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 5%
Protein 1.58g 6%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 20%
Iron 6.5mg 66%
Calcium 12.2mg 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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