Mexican Red Rice
1 serving of mexican red rice contains 236 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 71% carbs, 21% fat, and 8% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 131 Calories per 100g.
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 3 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, stir briefly, then add diced onion. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add rice, broth, salt and tomato paste. Stir until tomato paste is dissolved.
- Add dice jalapeno. Cover, bring to simmer, then lower heat to low so the water is simmering gently. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, leave lid on and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of mexican red rice (180g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 236 | |
| Fats | 5g | 7% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 41g | 15% |
| Net carbs | 40g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 5μg | |
| Beta carotene | 110μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Fluoride | 0.1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 111μg | 28% |
| Lycopene | 2876μg | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 67mg | 10% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8μg | 14% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A IU | 191IU | |
| Vitamin A | 9μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 5% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 0.2g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.2g | |
| Arginine | 0.3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
| Leucine | 0.3g | |
| Lysine | 0.1g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.2g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.2g | |
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