Directions:
- NOTE: DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU WANT FLUFFY RICE! MEASURE 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice into a large re-sealable container; COVER rice completely with very hot water; REPLACE lid and let rice sit for 15 minutes; DRAIN rice in a large mesh sieve; RINSE rice under constantly running cold water for 1-2 minutes; ALLOW rice to drain well.
- SET oven rack in the center position; PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
- IN the large bowl of a food processor with the blade intact, add 1/2 medium onion, 1/2 (seeded) green bell pepper (or 1 large seeded fresh jalapeno pepper), and one large fistful of fresh cilantro leaves; PULSE vegetables until finely chopped.
- IN a large, heavy oven-safe pot (with an accompanying tight-fitting lid) add 2 tablespoons hickory bacon drippings and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil); WARM fat over medium heat.
- ADD the rinsed drained rice to pot; SAUTE, stirring often just until rice begins to turn light golden; MEANWHILE, crush 2-3 garlic cloves using a garlic press; MASH crushed garlic in a small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt using a small spoon, until a paste is made; STIR paste into rice.
- ADD the chopped PROCESSOR INGREDIENTS to the RICE SAUTE; COOK just until the onion has softened, stirring as needed.
- ADD the SEASONED BROTH ingredients to the RICE SAUTE (One 14-ounce can chicken broth (1 3/4 cups), one 8-ounce can tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; STIR.
- BRING mixture to a full rolling boil; COVER rice; TRANSFER rice to preheated oven; BAKE for 30-35 minutes.
- REMOVE pot from oven using hand mitts; FLUFF rice with a fork lightly; SERVE.
- SNAP your fingers and shout OLE! .
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 32.97 Kcal (138 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 20.61 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.29g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 290.03mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 52.17mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 3g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.27g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.43g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 87.5 Kcal (366 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 54.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.08g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 769.65mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 138.45mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.96g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 3.38g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.15g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.59g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 32.8mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 11.4mg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 18.6mg | 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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