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Mexican Brown Rice
A healthier version of a takeout staple.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the brown rice to the skillet, stirring until evenly coated, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and cumin, stirring to combine.
- Increase the heat to high, cover with a lid, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.