Mexican Rice (Arroz a La Mexicana) Recipe

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Mexican Rice (Arroz a La Mexicana)
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Directions:

  1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Process the tomatoes and onion in a food processor until smooth and thoroughly pureed, about 15 seconds, scraping down the bowl if necessary.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a liquid measuring cup; you should have 2 cups. If necessary, spoon off and discard any excess.
  4. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed, oven-safe straight-sided saute pan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Drop 3 or 4 grains of rinsed rice in the oil; if they sizzle, the oil is ready.
  6. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is light golden and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic and seeded minced jalapenos, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  8. Stir in the pureed tomatoes and onion, chicken broth, tomato paste, and salt.
  9. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  10. Cover, transfer to oven, and bake until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir well halfway through cooking time.
  11. Stir in cilantro and reserved minced jalapeno with ribs and seeds to taste.
  12. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 837.99 Kcal (3508 kJ)
Calories from fat 538.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.87g 92%
Sodium 2911.25mg 121%
Potassium 212.2mg 5%
Total Carbs 51.47g 17%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 9%
Protein 27.16g 54%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 594.3 Kcal (2488 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.46g 92%
Sodium 2064.64mg 121%
Potassium 150.49mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.5g 17%
Sugars 1.6g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 9%
Protein 19.26g 54%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 17%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 11.9mg 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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