Mexican Saffron Rojo Rice Recipe

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Mexican Saffron Rojo Rice
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
192
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Saute onions in a heavy saucepan until golden.
  2. Add rice; stir briskly to quickly coat with oil.
  3. Stir in bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water.
  4. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (periodically check to be sure there is enough liquid and to give rice a little stir).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 192.46 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.58g 9%
Sodium 649.36mg 27%
Potassium 101.18mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.47g 11%
Sugars 1.81g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 2.84g 6%
Vitamin C 25mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 11.8mg 66%
Calcium 21.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.2 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.11g 9%
Sodium 361.67mg 27%
Potassium 56.36mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.08g 11%
Sugars 1.01g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 5%
Protein 1.58g 6%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 20%
Iron 6.6mg 66%
Calcium 12.1mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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