Mexican Rice I

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Easy to prepare and the flavor of Mexico is in your kitchen!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Mexican Rice I

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil

½ small small onion

diced

⅔ cup uncooked long-grain rice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon chili powder

3 ounces canned diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups water

Maria's Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and saute until translucent.

Step 2

Pour the rice into the pan and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in cumin chili powder tomatoes salt and water. Cover bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cook at a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Rice I

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 78.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 15.1g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 106.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 41.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 8.2mg 1%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 5.8mg 2%

Potassium: 33.9mg 1%

Sodium: 363.5mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 10.5

*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.