Raachie's Mexican Rice Recipe

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Raachie's Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Wash long grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear- -THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT. Rice will be very sticky if you do not wash it through and that's not so yummy!
  2. Heat oil for two minutes at high heat in a 2-qt saucepan. Keep at high temperature.
  3. Fry the rice, onion, garlic and the Jalapeno** including juice from jar in the oil for 4-5 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. Add tomato paste and cumin and stir until combined. Cook for 2 minutes more.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and stir- -Chicken Broth will supply a ton of flavor! Try to use in lieu of water.
  6. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Let cook for 20-25 minutes- -DON'T OPEN THAT LID!
  7. When finished, add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro and taste. Add salt if you find it necessary- - Chicken broth may already be very salty, so tasting BEFORE adding salt is a must.
  8. Serve with refried beans and your favorite Mexican entree !
  9. **I say 3-4 so you can adjust to your liking. Also I use Nacho Jalapenos which are pickled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 92.09 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.14g 13%
Sodium 296.2mg 12%
Potassium 193.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.81g 1%
Sugars 0.83g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 0.85g 2%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 31.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.23 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g 13%
Sodium 258.05mg 12%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.32g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 4%
Protein 0.74g 2%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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