Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until tender and translucent.
  2. Add the rice, chicken broth and the sazon packet and stir until the rice is coated with the oil and toasted.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
  5. Cook until the rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and fluff with fork. Gently fold in cilantro and transfer to a serving bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 122.63 Kcal (513 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.06g 15%
Sodium 1053.77mg 44%
Potassium 345.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.02g 2%
Sugars 1.4g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 0.91g 2%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 41%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 29.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 38.1 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.12g 15%
Sodium 327.37mg 44%
Potassium 107.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 1.56g 2%
Sugars 0.43g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 4%
Protein 0.28g 2%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 41%
Calcium 9.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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