Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe

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Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 large tomato (1/2 lb )
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 cup peanut oil
  • 1/3 large carrot, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp peas

Directions:

  1. Pour enough hot water (to cover) over rice and let stand for 20 minutes Drain, rinse well in cold water. Shake colander well & allow to drain for 10 minutes.
  2. Puree in a blender: tomato, onion, garlic & chiles. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil till it smokes. Fry rice until it becomes a light golden color (10 mins?), stirring constantly over high.
  4. Drain any excess oil. Add puree to rice and cook till dry, stirring constantly over high.
  5. Add the broth (and carrots if using) and salt. Stir well.
  6. Cook uncovered over med heat till liquid ia absorbed and air holes appear.
  7. Remove from heat, (add peas if using) cover & set aside for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 76.74 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.6g 10%
Cholesterol 1.75mg 1%
Sodium 730.95mg 30%
Potassium 118.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.91g 1%
Sugars 1.7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 1.81g 4%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 39.61 Kcal (166 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.41g 10%
Cholesterol 0.9mg 1%
Sodium 377.32mg 30%
Potassium 61.11mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.5g 1%
Sugars 0.88g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 3%
Protein 0.93g 4%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 12%
Calcium 4.2mg 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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