Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Add the oil to the pan and put heat on to medium high. Add the rice and saute until golden brown approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute another 5 - 10 minutes.
  3. The important thing is to make sure the rice is toasted to a nice golden brown.
  4. Using a garlic press, add the minced fresh garlic by squeezing the press and cutting off
  5. The garlic as it comes out, with a knife.
  6. Continue to saute for an additional 3 minutes. You will notice a wonderful garlic aroma.
  7. Add the tomato puree, chicken broth and salt. Stir and turn heat up to high. Bring to a full boil while stirring. Continue to boil for 2 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. When it's done, turn off the heat, remove the lid and stir in the peas.
  10. Wait 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.41 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.67g 26%
Sodium 1798.41mg 75%
Potassium 440.84mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.93g 4%
Sugars 4.61g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 2.55g 5%
Vitamin C 51.6mg 86%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13.1mg 73%
Calcium 35.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.24 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 26%
Sodium 571.97mg 75%
Potassium 140.21mg 9%
Total Carbs 3.8g 4%
Sugars 1.47g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 12%
Protein 0.81g 5%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 86%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 4.2mg 73%
Calcium 11.4mg 4%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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