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Perfect Mexican Rice Recipe

August 28, 2016

You\\\'ll love this easy Mexican Rice Recipe that is boosted with vitamins and flavor!

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 cup long grain white rice
1 cup R.W. Knudsen Organic Tomato Red Bell Pepper Juice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt and hot sauce, to taste

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot, and stir fry for 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and uncooked rice, and stir fry for about two minutes longer. Pour in tomato juice,...
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Nutritions

Calories
475

Sodium
893mg
37% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
21g
43% DV

Carbs
47g
16% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 11g 59%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 13%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 51%

Cholesterol 58mg 19%

Sodium 893mg 37%

Potassium 187mg 5%

Protein 21g 43%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 15%

Sugar 2g 4%

Vitamin A 1750IU 35%

Vitamin B6 1mg 57%

Vitamin C 6mg 11%

Calcium 425mg 42%

Iron 3mg 18%

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

Low-Sodium Dinner Mexican

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Calories
431

Sodium
2140mg
89% DV

Fat
25g
39% DV

Protein
32g
65% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
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12% DV

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Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 8g 16%

Vitamin A 1035IU 20%

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