Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Add veggies and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add chilli powder, dried oregano and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add washed rice to mixture and cook together for 3-5 mins on medium heat. This step roasts the rice before adding the liquid.
  5. Add water or stock and boil.
  6. When the water has almost completely evaporated, put the lid on the pot and turn the heat to low if you have a gas stove - or - turn the heat off on an electric stove. Rice should be ready in about 20 minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.26 Kcal (1780 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 12%
Sodium 12416.34mg 517%
Potassium 74.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 74.74g 25%
Sugars 0.97g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 5%
Protein 1.52g 3%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 22.8mg 127%
Calcium 11.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 275.1 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.92g 12%
Sodium 8032.08mg 517%
Potassium 48.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 48.35g 25%
Sugars 0.63g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 5%
Protein 0.98g 3%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 14%
Iron 14.7mg 127%
Calcium 7.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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