Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2/3 cup long- grain white rice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Stir in onion and saute until translucent.
  3. Pour the rice into the pan.
  4. Stir to coat the grains with oil.
  5. Mix in cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, salt and water.
  6. Cover.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low.
  9. Cook at a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes OR until rice is tender.
  10. Stir occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 13.44 Kcal (56 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g 1%
Sodium 308.77mg 13%
Potassium 43.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.28g 0%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 21.91 Kcal (92 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.47g 1%
Sodium 503.35mg 13%
Potassium 70.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.09g 0%
Sugars 1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 1%
Protein 0.49g 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 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

  • 0.3
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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