Arroz Verde Mexicano Recipe

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Arroz Verde Mexicano
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a blender combine the parsley, cilantro, white onion, water, chili pepper, lime juice, and garlic.
  2. Process until almost smooth. If necessary, stop blender and scrape down sides.
  3. In a large saute pan heat the olive oil on medium heat. Saute the rice for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Heat up the broth and add to the rice along with the cilantro/parsley mixture.
  5. Cover pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes or unti rice is tender and liquid is absorded.
  6. Once cooking is complete, turn off heat, keep pan on heating element for 10-15 minutes to allow rice grains to firm up.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.53 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.46g 13%
Cholesterol 0.98mg 0%
Sodium 512.63mg 21%
Potassium 258.44mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.54g 15%
Sugars 3.21g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 4.99g 10%
Vitamin C 34.7mg 58%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 32.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.93 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.42g 13%
Cholesterol 0.51mg 0%
Sodium 268.21mg 21%
Potassium 135.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.3g 15%
Sugars 1.68g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 10%
Protein 2.61g 10%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 58%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 16.9mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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