Mexican Rice
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1.5 cup White Rice, long grain, 1 (12 oz) can Mexican Stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup, chopped Onion3 cloves garlic2 Chicken bouillon cubes or you can use fat free chicken stock and omit the water 2 cups, Water 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
I like a cast-iron skillet for this recipe-- or use a non-stick frying pan with lid
Coat pan with cooking spray
On med-high heat start sautéing rice in pan
Once all the rice has turned white (no longer translucent)
Add onions and garlic
Sautee everything until the rice is light brown
Add can of dice tomatoes
Add water w/(dissolved) bullion or chicken stock
Stir to combine ingredients
Sprinkle top with chopped cilantro
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is done and no liquid is left.
Enjoy!
Can be served alone or topped with cheese (calories are with/out cheese).
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VELVETBLONDE.
Coat pan with cooking spray
On med-high heat start sautéing rice in pan
Once all the rice has turned white (no longer translucent)
Add onions and garlic
Sautee everything until the rice is light brown
Add can of dice tomatoes
Add water w/(dissolved) bullion or chicken stock
Stir to combine ingredients
Sprinkle top with chopped cilantro
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is done and no liquid is left.
Enjoy!
Can be served alone or topped with cheese (calories are with/out cheese).
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VELVETBLONDE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 66.0
- Total Fat: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 175.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
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