Kittencal's Spanish Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp chili powder (or more to taste)
1 -2 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes (adjust amount to suit heat level)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
4 -6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain converted white rice ( use uncle ben's)
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups pace picante sauce
1 3/4 cups chicken broth (or use beef broth or water)
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup canned and drained corn kernels or 1 cup frozen peas
chopped green onion

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in cumin, paprika, chili powder, paprika, chili flakes, onions, green bell pepper and jalapeño pepper (if using) cook stirring for about 4 minutes or until onions are translucent).
Add in garlic; cook stirring 2 minutes.
Add in rice and stir for 1 minute.
Add in tomato sauce, picante sauce, water or broth, seasoned salt, black pepper and corn or peas; mix with a spoon and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	320.52 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.25g	27%
Cholesterol	3.29mg	1%
Sodium	1346.79mg	56%
Potassium	434.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	36.35g	12%
Sugars	5.73g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.72g	19%
Protein	4.61g	9%
Vitamin C	51.8mg	86%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	15.2mg	85%
Calcium	80.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.2 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.83g	27%
Cholesterol	0.73mg	1%
Sodium	299.18mg	56%
Potassium	96.51mg	9%
Total Carbs	8.08g	12%
Sugars	1.27g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	19%
Protein	1.02g	9%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	86%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	26%
Iron	3.4mg	85%
Calcium	17.9mg	8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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