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Mexican Rice Classico

Mexican Rice Classico

  • 25 Minutes Prep
  • 55 Minutes Total
  • 8 Servings
  • 180 Calories per Serving
Tomatoey, slightly spicy rice is an essential element to any Mexican meal. This version takes on a subtle smokiness with the addition of Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes.

Ingredient List

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped, if desired
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed

Preparation

  1. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until softened. Add serrano chile and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until it begins to turn golden brown.
  2. Add tomatoes, water and salt; stir to combine. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Sprinkle peas over rice. Cook about 3 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with fork; serve hot.

Tips

  • 1/2 cup diced carrots, added with the onions, makes a nice addition to this rice dish.
  • The heat in the serrano chile comes mostly from the ribs and seeds inside the chile. If you like your rice hot, simply leave them in when dicing the chile.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 180
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium970mg40%
Total Carbohydrate36g12%
Dietary Fiber1g5%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars3g% Value not available
Protein3g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available0%
Vitamin EValue not available0%
CalciumValue not available0%
IronValue not available10%
Potassium65mg2%
ThiaminValue not available15%
RiboflavinValue not available0%
NiacinValue not available8%
Vitamin B6Value not available6%
Vitamin B12Value not available0%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available4%
PhosphorusValue not available6%
MagnesiumValue not available4%
ZincValue not available4%
ManganeseValue not available30%
SeleniumValue not available10%
CopperValue not available4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 1,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate 1,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable ½,
  • Very Lean Meat 0,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat ½,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables 0c,
  • Grains 1oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
  • Dairy 0c,
  • Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving2&½

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