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Toasted Mexican Rice
Delicious, easy Mexican rice made with stock and salsa. Great flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa , I use my Guapo's Salsa
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in onion, and on medium high, cook for a few minutes until it begins to brown.
- Add rice and cook until the rice starts to turn a brighter shade of white. Do not brown the rice.
- Add in the chicken broth and salsa.
- Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the head and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes covered.
- Fluff rice with a fork to mix the salsa back into the rice.
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Notes
- Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Spanish-Rice
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
208IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.