Mexican Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Mexican Rice Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.
  4. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes.
  6. Stir in bell pepper.
  7. Cover.
  8. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  9. Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.34 Kcal (2266 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.99g 48%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 1095.02mg 46%
Potassium 637.21mg 14%
Total Carbs 40.93g 14%
Sugars 9.16g 37%
Dietary Fiber 5.53g 22%
Protein 26.04g 52%
Vitamin C 58.9mg 98%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 19.4mg 108%
Calcium 639.1mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.25 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 48%
Cholesterol 16.13mg 24%
Sodium 247.29mg 46%
Potassium 143.9mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.24g 14%
Sugars 2.07g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 22%
Protein 5.88g 52%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 98%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 60%
Iron 4.4mg 108%
Calcium 144.3mg 64%

* 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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