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 747.47 Kcal (3130 kJ)
Calories from fat 301.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.5g 52%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 1098.88mg 46%
Potassium 782.7mg 17%
Total Carbs 83.75g 28%
Sugars 9.13g 37%
Dietary Fiber 7.84g 31%
Protein 28.29g 57%
Vitamin C 58.9mg 98%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 60%
Iron 20.1mg 112%
Calcium 645.3mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.9 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.61g 52%
Cholesterol 16.23mg 24%
Sodium 249.77mg 46%
Potassium 177.91mg 17%
Total Carbs 19.04g 28%
Sugars 2.08g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 31%
Protein 6.43g 57%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 98%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 60%
Iron 4.6mg 112%
Calcium 146.7mg 65%

* 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

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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