Guatemalan Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

My Guatemalan sister-in-law taught me how to make this rice. In Guatemala, it is served with almost any meal, and is accompanied by black beans, salsa, and corn tortillas.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Total: 26 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Guatemalan Rice

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup long-grain rice

1 tablespoon minced onion

1 tablespoon minced tomato

2 cups water

2 tablespoons chopped carrot

1 tablespoon chopped celery

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice onion and tomato; cook and stir until rice turns light golden brown 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir water carrot celery and chicken bouillon into the skillet. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed about 8 minutes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender 5 to 8 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Guatemalan Rice

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 440

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 75.8g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 0.3mg

Vitamin A Iu: 1374.9IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 218.8mcg 55%

Calcium: 42.5mg 4%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 29mg 10%

Potassium: 168.4mg 5%

Sodium: 392.3mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 55%

Calories From Fat: 100.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.