Arroz Mexicano, Foolproof Mexican Rice Recipe

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Arroz Mexicano, Foolproof Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Cut the tomatoes in half, and squeeze slightly to remove the seeds. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups of broth to a blender and puree.
  2. Strain the tomato mixture through a sieve into a bowl and reserve the liquid. Add enough extra broth to make 4 cups of liquid.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and saute for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the uncooked rice and cook until slightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato broth mixture, stir and bring to boil.
  7. Add the salt, bay leaf, and the WHOLE serrano chile. NOTE: For a deeper colored rice, stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste when adding the salt, bay leaf and serrano chile.
  8. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
  9. Scatter the peas over the top of the rice, cover, and let the rice stand 5 minutes.
  10. Fluff the rice with a fork, and remove the chile. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 29.53 Kcal (124 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.17g 2%
Sodium 681.46mg 28%
Potassium 172.41mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.37g 1%
Sugars 1.77g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 0.61g 1%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 24.51 Kcal (103 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.97g 2%
Sodium 565.77mg 28%
Potassium 143.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.79g 1%
Sugars 1.47g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 0.51g 1%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 18%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 11.3mg 1%

* 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

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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