Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco) Recipe

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Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
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Directions:

  1. Bring about 6 cups water to a boil and pour over rice in a bowl. Soak rice until it has turned a more opaque white, 2 to 3 minutes. (Rice can be soaked up to 4 hrs.) Drain well and spread out on a kitchen towel to dry, at least one hour.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a wide 4-5 quart heavy pot or deep skillet over med. heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add rice and cook over med-high heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 5 minute Add broth, water, and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover tightly and cook over low heat until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. Let stand covered 5 min., then fluff with fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 54.55 Kcal (228 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.11g 8%
Sodium 110.81mg 5%
Potassium 55.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.05g 1%
Sugars 0.81g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 0.25g 0%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Calcium 19.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 31.4 Kcal (131 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.94g 8%
Sodium 63.78mg 5%
Potassium 32.07mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.18g 1%
Sugars 0.46g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 2%
Protein 0.14g 0%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Calcium 11.3mg 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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