Mexican Rice II

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

This is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican dinner.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican Rice II

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice

1 teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ cup chopped onion

½ cup tomato sauce

2 cups chicken broth

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook stirring constantly until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking sprinkle with salt and cumin.

Step 2

Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Rice II

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 291

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 42.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 11g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 109.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 85.5mcg 21%

Calcium: 23mg 2%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 24mg 9%

Potassium: 172.7mg 5%

Sodium: 1095.6mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 98.9

*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.

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