Simple Mexican Rice Recipe

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Simple Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in the butter until the rice is lightly browned and veggies are tender-crisp.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, boullion and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to stand 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in salsa and lime juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.75 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.26g 5%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 159.96mg 7%
Potassium 253.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.69g 12%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 13%
Protein 3.76g 8%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 30%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.27 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.99g 5%
Cholesterol 3.1mg 2%
Sodium 97.4mg 7%
Potassium 154.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.12g 12%
Sugars 1.47g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 13%
Protein 2.29g 8%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 30%
Iron 0.8mg 7%
Calcium 18.9mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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