Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta) Recipe

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Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cajeta caramel sauce (bottled mexican caramel sauce available in mexican food stores)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Directions:

  1. Soak rice in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain and place in a cooking pot.
  3. Add milk and cinnamon.
  4. Simmer on stovetop until rice is well cooked.
  5. Discard liquid by sieving.
  6. Reserve rice.
  7. Heat the cajeta on a double boiler until it thins somewhat and cook for 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from stovetop and add the chopped nuts.
  9. Incorporate cajeta and nut mixture to the rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 451.13 Kcal (1889 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.37g 47%
Cholesterol 1.63mg 1%
Sodium 37.85mg 2%
Potassium 408.75mg 9%
Total Carbs 39.62g 13%
Sugars 6.06g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.52g 22%
Protein 9.16g 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 132.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.9 Kcal (1176 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.91g 47%
Cholesterol 1.02mg 1%
Sodium 23.57mg 2%
Potassium 254.52mg 9%
Total Carbs 24.67g 13%
Sugars 3.77g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 22%
Protein 5.7g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 82.4mg 13%

* 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

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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