Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This flavored rice is a local favorite in San Antonio.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

⅔ cup diced onion

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

2 teaspoons salt

1 clove garlic

minced

⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron

3 cups water

Simple Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan and saute until golden.

Step 2

Add rice to pan and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper cumin chili powder tomato sauce salt garlic saffron and water. Cover bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 199

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 33.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 316.9IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 19.3mg 32%

Folate: 93.9mcg 24%

Calcium: 20.8mg 2%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 25.3mg 9%

Potassium: 236.3mg 7%

Sodium: 809.4mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 50.4

*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.