Red Achiote Mexican Rice Recipe

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Red Achiote Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse rice and drain well.
  2. Set apart.
  3. Process in blender the onion, garlic and achiote in some of the chicken broth (about a cup).
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry rice on medium heat until lightly brown.
  5. Add the processed liquid and let it reach boiling point.
  6. At this point add half of the broth (hot) Simmer covered until broth is consumed.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork from the edges to the center.
  8. Add the other half of the hot broth, the lime juice, and season with salt or powdered bouillon.
  9. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 15 more minutes.
  10. Fluff it again from the edges to the center.
  11. Uncover just to add the cilantro sprig.
  12. Cover again and let it stand to finish steaming and absorb the cilantro's flavor.
  13. Garnish with poblano strips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 268.55 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.49g 15%
Sodium 477.97mg 20%
Potassium 150.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.14g 13%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 3%
Protein 3.53g 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 14.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.49 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.93g 15%
Sodium 248.26mg 20%
Potassium 78.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.85g 13%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 3%
Protein 1.83g 7%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 15%
Iron 1mg 11%
Calcium 7.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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