Arroz Con Queso (Cheesy Rice) Recipe

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Arroz Con Queso (Cheesy Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet; add onion and chilies. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook 2 minutes more.
  3. In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and onion mixture. Spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick spray.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the rice/bean mixture. Top that with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese. Top that with 1/2 of the Monterey jack cheese. Repeat, ending with the rice/bean mixture.
  5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven; cover casserole with the salsa. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 439.44 Kcal (1840 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.78g 41%
Cholesterol 75.87mg 25%
Sodium 640.82mg 27%
Potassium 356.15mg 8%
Total Carbs 27.39g 9%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 17%
Protein 23.66g 47%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 592mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.86 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.2g 41%
Cholesterol 31.74mg 25%
Sodium 268.12mg 27%
Potassium 149.01mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.46g 9%
Sugars 1.57g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 17%
Protein 9.9g 47%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 26%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 247.7mg 59%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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