Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. In medium heavy skillet with tight cover, saute onion in bacon fat.
  2. Stir in rice, pepper, chili powder, Ro-Tel tomatoes and salt.
  3. Add 2 cups of water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes all liquid must be absorbed and rice should be tender if needed cook rice longer.
  5. If desired Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese while rice is hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.08 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.52g 10%
Cholesterol 6.13mg 2%
Sodium 1105.23mg 46%
Potassium 149.15mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.15g 5%
Sugars 2.86g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 2.21g 4%
Vitamin C 24mg 40%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 18.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.82 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3g 10%
Cholesterol 4.05mg 2%
Sodium 729.34mg 46%
Potassium 98.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.66g 5%
Sugars 1.89g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 6%
Protein 1.46g 4%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 40%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 12.2mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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