Simple Mexican Rice Recipe

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Simple Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick sauce pan that has a tight fitting lid.
  2. Add onion and pepper.
  3. Saute until tender.
  4. Add rice.
  5. Saute rice until opaque.
  6. Add vegetables, bouillon, garlic and water.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Keep tightly covered and simmer 15- 20 minutes- do not peek.
  9. Serve with chopped cilantro on top or mixed in dish.
  10. Pass the salsa.
  11. Note, I have used chopped fresh or frozen spinach instead of the frozen vegetables and it was very good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 207.97 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.86g 15%
Cholesterol 0.09mg 0%
Sodium 377.87mg 16%
Potassium 266.03mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.17g 9%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.76g 19%
Protein 4.21g 8%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 78.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.05 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.46g 15%
Cholesterol 0.04mg 0%
Sodium 170.88mg 16%
Potassium 120.3mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.74g 9%
Sugars 0.34g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 19%
Protein 1.9g 8%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 35.3mg 8%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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