My Cheater Mexican Rice Recipe

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My Cheater Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice in lukewarm water for 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a large frying pan, melt the butter/margarine and then add the rice.
  3. Fry the rice until it turns white and starts to brown - kinda like making rice a roni.
  4. Add the broth/water, bouillon and green chiles.
  5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until all moisture is absorbed and rice is done.
  6. Can be garnished with shredded cheddar and or sliced green onion.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 29.34 Kcal (123 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.71g 4%
Cholesterol 6.11mg 2%
Sodium 602.95mg 25%
Potassium 71.42mg 2%
Total Carbs 0.26g 0%
Sugars 0.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 20%
Calcium 5.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 34.51 Kcal (144 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.19g 4%
Cholesterol 7.18mg 2%
Sodium 709.27mg 25%
Potassium 84.01mg 2%
Total Carbs 0.3g 0%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 20%
Calcium 6.8mg 1%

* 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

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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