Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote Recipe

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Yellow Rice - Arroz Amarillo Con Achiote
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Directions:

  1. Infusing Annatto Oil:.
  2. Heat the seeds and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan frequently, until the oil turns bright red-orange in color. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Let it cool for about 10 minutes and then strain the oil. Discard the seeds.
  3. Reheat annatto oil and butter in a skillet. Saute the onions, celery and garlic with salt, pepper and cumin to taste until soft. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are lightly cooked.
  4. Next add the rice and stir into the mixture.
  5. Saute it until the rice turns opaque.
  6. Add the stock or water and cook covered for about 15 minutes in medium heat until cooked.
  7. Garnish with cilantro, lime slices and Pimentos.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.17 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 13%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 13.82mg 1%
Potassium 102.7mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.04g 1%
Sugars 2.16g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 56%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 13.5mg 75%
Calcium 24.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.24 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.74g 13%
Cholesterol 5.65mg 3%
Sodium 7.66mg 1%
Potassium 56.97mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.24g 1%
Sugars 1.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 4%
Protein 0.25g 1%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 56%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 28%
Iron 7.5mg 75%
Calcium 13.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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