Side Dishes

Perfect Mexican Rice

October 29, 2015

Perfect Mexican Rice doesn’t have to come from a box or a restaurant, this is the perfect side dish alongside your next Taco Tuesday!

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 clove fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup tomato sauce
14 oz chicken broth
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil, and cook until slightly golden. Stir in the garlic, salt, and cumin. Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Turn...
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Nutritions

Calories
478

Sodium
1352mg
56% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
78g
26% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 9%

Monosaturated Fat 9g 61%

Cholesterol 3mg 1%

Sodium 1352mg 56%

Potassium 399mg 11%

Protein 8g 16%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 15%

Sugar 1g 2%

Vitamin A 245IU 4%

Vitamin B6 0.37mg 18%

Vitamin C 18mg 31%

Calcium 53mg 5%

Iron 4mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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