Mexican Red Rice Recipe

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Mexican Red Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the rice and stir over medium-high heat until rice is golden brown.
  2. Add the garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion just begins to brown.
  3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder and salt, lower heat and cover.
  4. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.83 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.06g 8%
Sodium 535.98mg 22%
Potassium 179.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.19g 10%
Sugars 1.93g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 2.95g 6%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 18.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 146.19 Kcal (612 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.11g 8%
Sodium 435.73mg 22%
Potassium 146.2mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.54g 10%
Sugars 1.57g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 6%
Protein 2.39g 6%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 9%
Calcium 15.3mg 2%

* 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

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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