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Mexican Rice I
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Mexican Rice I

8 ingredients 3 steps 5–6 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

430
Calories
8g
Protein
15g
Fat
67g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (unwashed)
  • ½ onion , chopped
  • ½ green pepper , chopped
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (if canned, drain them)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups water

Directions

1

Over medium-high heat, fry the dry rice in oil until golden brown, stirring often.

2

Add onions and green peppers and cook until slightly softened.

3

Add tomatoes, spices, and water. Cover and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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