Mexican Rice(ATK) Recipe

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Mexican Rice(ATK)
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  1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Process the tomatoes and onion in a food processor until smooth and thoroughly pureed, about 15 seconds, scraping down the bowl if necessary. Transfer the mixture to a liquid measuring cup; you should have 2 cups (if necessary, spoon off excess so that the volume equals 2 cups). Remove the ribs and seeds from 2 jalapenos and discard; mince the flesh and set aside. Mince the remaining jalapeno, including the ribs and seeds; set aside.
  2. Place the rice in a large fine-mesh strainer and rinse rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, about l 1/2 minutes. Shake the rice vigorously in the strainer to remove all excess water.
  3. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed straight-sided 12-inch ovenproof saute pan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Drop 3 or 4 grains of rice into the oil; if the grains sizzle, the oil is ready. Add the rice and fry, stirring frequently, until the rice is light golden and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and seeded minced jalapenos, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the pureed tomato mixture, chicken broth, tomato paste, and salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven. Bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring well after 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cilantro and reserved minced jalapeiio with seeds to taste. Serve immediately, passing the lime wedges separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 840.12 Kcal (3517 kJ)
Calories from fat 538.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.87g 92%
Sodium 2911.27mg 121%
Potassium 212.6mg 5%
Total Carbs 51.5g 17%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 27.16g 54%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 18%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 595.38 Kcal (2493 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.43g 92%
Sodium 2063.19mg 121%
Potassium 150.67mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.5g 17%
Sugars 1.6g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 9%
Protein 19.25g 54%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 18%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 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

  • 21.3
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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