The Best Homemade Mexican Rice

April 25, 2014

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You will never make Mexican Rice from a box again! It is delicious and easy!

1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chiles)
1/2 medium onion (quartered)
2 cups white rice
1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In food processor or blender add rotel and onion, puree. Place 2 cups of rice in mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. In heavy oven safe pan with straight sides or dutch...
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Nutritions

Calories
347

Sodium
867mg
36% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
52g
17% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV