Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice) Recipe

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Arroz a La Mexicana (Mexican Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place tomatos, onion, & jalepenos in blender and puree. Measure 2 cups of mixture and set aside. Any remaining mixture can be discarded.
  3. Place rice in strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
  4. Over high heat, heat oil in Dutch oven with tight fitting lid 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add rice and stir fry 6-8 minutes until translucent.
  6. Reduce medium, add garlic and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes.
  7. Stir in broth, tomato mixture,tomato paste, and sea salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
  8. Cover pan and transfer to oven. Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes for white rice, 45-55 minutes for brown rice. Stir well half-way through.
  9. Stir in cilantro, minced jalapeno to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.
  10. Stir in cilantro, fluff with fork, and serve!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 315.87 Kcal (1322 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.74g 17%
Cholesterol 0.62mg 0%
Sodium 758.21mg 32%
Potassium 313.15mg 7%
Total Carbs 49.83g 17%
Sugars 3.66g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 5.51g 11%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 27%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.82 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.64g 17%
Cholesterol 0.32mg 0%
Sodium 398.02mg 32%
Potassium 164.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 26.16g 17%
Sugars 1.92g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 9%
Protein 2.89g 11%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 27%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 14mg 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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