Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Stir in rice and slowly add salt, cumin and onions
  3. Continue to stir rice mixture constantly until rice is puffy and golden and onion is clear.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, then cover with a tight lid and simmer for 25 min.
  7. When done, remove from heat and let it stand for 5 min.
  8. Fluff with fork before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 687.1 Kcal (2877 kJ)
Calories from fat 338.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.58g 58%
Cholesterol 141.96mg 47%
Sodium 267.16mg 11%
Potassium 593.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 51.93g 17%
Sugars 2.87g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 15%
Protein 33.95g 68%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 14%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 43.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.33 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.98g 58%
Cholesterol 49.03mg 47%
Sodium 92.28mg 11%
Potassium 205.09mg 13%
Total Carbs 17.94g 17%
Sugars 0.99g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 15%
Protein 11.73g 68%
Vitamin C 3mg 14%
Iron 1mg 16%
Calcium 15.2mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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