Classic Mexican Rice Recipe

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Classic Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Covere the rice in hot water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Rub the rice,squeezing it to extract the starch.Drain,discarding the water.
  3. Rinse the rice in cold water,drain thoroughly ,and spread out on a cookie sheet or towel to dry for about one hour.
  4. Smash the garlic with the back of a knife and work to a paste.Chop/dice all vegetables according to the sizes indicated.
  5. Heat the oil in amedium pot over medium heat.Add the rice and fry,stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.Reduce the heat slightly ,add the garlic.and onion,and continue frying until the onion is tender,being carefull that it doesn't burn.
  6. Add the tomatoes,including all of their juices and the carrots.Cook until the tomato begins to soften.
  7. Add 1 cup of the broth,increase heat ,bringing to a simmer and cook,uncovered,until the broth is absorbed.
  8. Add the remaining broth,salt to taste,and the peas.Simmer for 3-5 minutes,or until most of the broth is absorbed.
  9. Cover,reduce the heat to low,and cook for 30 minutes.All of the liquid should now have been absorbed.
  10. Stir in cilantro,if desired.Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 286.59 Kcal (1200 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5g 12%
Sodium 660.84mg 28%
Potassium 442.52mg 9%
Total Carbs 46.92g 16%
Sugars 4.27g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 5.31g 11%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 12%
Sodium 193.69mg 28%
Potassium 129.7mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.75g 16%
Sugars 1.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 11%
Protein 1.56g 11%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 50%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 10.8mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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