Mexican Rice Pilaf

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This is a nice, spicy rice dish.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion

chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 ½ cups vegetable broth

1 ½ cups instant brown rice

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 large tomato

seeded and chopped

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Easy Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in broth rice chili powder jalapeno peppers and cumin. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Step 2

Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 590.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 46%

Carbohydrates: 68.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 33%

Sugars: 10.1g

Fat: 26.9g 41%

Saturated Fat: 11.8g 59%

Cholesterol: 50.3mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 4654.3IU 93%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 96.9mg 162%

Folate: 67.7mcg 17%

Calcium: 507.9mg 51%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 46mg 16%

Potassium: 548.1mg 15%

Sodium: 692.4mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 242

*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.