Original Mexican Rice Recipe

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Original Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Process the tomatoes and onion in a food processor until smooth and thoroughly pureed, about 15 seconds, scraping down the bowl if necessary.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a liquid measuring cup; you should have 2 cups (if necessary, spoon off excess so that the volume equals 2 cups).
  4. Remove the ribs and seeds from 2 jalapeños and discard; mince the flesh and set aside.
  5. Mince the remaining jalapeño, including the ribs and seeds; set aside.
  6. Place the rice in a large fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, about 1 minutes.
  7. Shake the rice vigorously in the strainer to remove all excess water.
  8. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed straight-sided 12-inch ovenproof sauté pan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Drop 3 or 4 grains of rice into the oil; if the grains sizzle, the oil is ready.
  10. Add the rice and fry, stirring frequently, until the rice is light golden and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.
  11. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and seeded minced jalapeños, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  12. Stir in the pureed tomato mixture, chicken broth, tomato paste, and salt.
  13. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  14. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven.
  15. Bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring well after 15 minutes.
  16. Stir in the cilantro and reserved minced jalapeño with seeds to taste.
  17. Serve immediately, passing the lime wedges separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1111.27 Kcal (4653 kJ)
Calories from fat 711.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.02g 122%
Sodium 4144.39mg 173%
Potassium 277.33mg 6%
Total Carbs 67.87g 23%
Sugars 3.01g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 12%
Protein 34.62g 69%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 33%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 24.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 595.94 Kcal (2495 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.38g 122%
Sodium 2222.51mg 173%
Potassium 148.72mg 6%
Total Carbs 36.39g 23%
Sugars 1.61g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 12%
Protein 18.56g 69%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 33%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.9mg 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

  • 28.2
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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