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Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper Recipe
Mexican rice with bell peppers showcases an excellent Mexican rice recipe that's distinctively different from Spanish rice, featuring colorful bell peppers that add sweetness and visual appeal. This preparation method demonstrates how Mexican rice differs from Spanish rice through specific ingredients and techniques that create unique flavor profiles. The bell peppers provide natural sweetness and appealing colors while contributing nutrients and textural interest to the finished dish.
This is an excellent Mexican rice recipe with bell peppers (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side to serve with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, halved
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in tomato, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Add cilantro, bouillon, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 158 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 29g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 158 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 631mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 3g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 145mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
