Tex-Mex Rice

Cook: 20 min Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful Tex-Mex rice dish featuring seasoned rice, chopped vegetables, and a hint of spice, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with bold southwestern flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup picante sauce
  • 1 small carrot

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over low heat, cook rice, chopped onion, and minced garlic in vegetable oil until the rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  2. Stir in the hot chicken broth, picante sauce, and chopped carrot.
  3. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

401 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 17.5g 22% DV
Carbs 56.7g 21% DV
Fiber 7.3g 26% DV
Sugar 11.4g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 404.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 800.8mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1060.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13% DV
Calcium 115.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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