Mexican Rice (with optional black beans for a complete meal) Recipe

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Mexican Rice (with optional black beans for a complete meal)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 gallon vegetables

Directions:

  1. Mexican Rice
  2. Vegetarian Times Issue: March 1, 2008 p.38 — Member Rating: 111
  3. For extra protein in this quick side dish, stir in a can of rinsed, drained black beans just before serving.
  4. Ingredient List
  5. Serves 4
  6. * 1 Tbs. olive oil
  7. * 1 cup instant brown rice
  8. * 1 cup frozen corn
  9. * 1 cup frozen peas
  10. * 8 green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
  11. * 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  12. * 1 tsp. ground cumin
  13. * 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  14. * 2 Tbs. tomato paste
  15. Directions
  16. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Add corn, peas, green onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano, and sauté 1 minute.
  17. Spoon tomato paste in 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to make 2 cups, and stir to combine. Pour tomato paste mixture into rice, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and fluff with fork just before serving.
  18. Nutritional Information
  19. Per SERVING: Calories: 190, Protein: 6g, Total fat: 4.5g, Saturated fat: 0.5g, Carbs: 32g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 427mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 4g
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2422.4 Kcal (10142 kJ)
Calories from fat 340.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.85g 58%
Sodium 1778.95mg 74%
Potassium 8024.2mg 171%
Total Carbs 492.05g 164%
Dietary Fiber 151.4g 606%
Protein 113.55g 227%
Vitamin C 378.5mg 631%
Iron 37.9mg 210%
Calcium 946.3mg 95%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 58%
Sodium 47mg 74%
Potassium 212mg 171%
Total Carbs 13g 164%
Dietary Fiber 4g 606%
Protein 3g 227%
Vitamin C 10mg 631%
Iron 1mg 210%
Calcium 25mg 95%

* 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

  • 50.8
    Points
  • 61
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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