Super Easy Spanish Rice (4 Ww Points)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Super Easy Spanish Rice Recipe with Just 4 Ww Points
in Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

14 1/2 ounces tomatoes with jalapenos
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
155
Sugar
4g
Fat
0g
Spanish rice is a staple in many Mexican-American households and a popular side dish at Mexican restaurants. It’s a simple and tasty way to add flavor to any meal. This Super Easy Spanish Rice recipe ups the ante by adding some jalapeno spice to the classic tomato-based rice dish. It’s an adaptable side dish that can pair well with any Mexican meal or be served as a base for a burrito bowl. And with just four ingredients, it’s a recipe that’s hard to mess up.

Instructions

1.In a blender, puree the canned tomatoes with jalapenos until smooth.
2.Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, water, tomato puree, and salt in a medium saucepan.
3.Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
4.Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

PROS

This Spanish rice recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires just four ingredients.
It’s also low in points if you’re following WW (Weight Watchers) program.

The jalapenos give this rice dish a kick of heat, while the pureed tomatoes add plenty of flavor.

It’s a great side dish for Mexican meals like tacos and enchiladas.

CONS

This recipe doesn’t have any protein, so you may want to serve it alongside a protein source in order to balance your meal.

If you don’t like spicy food, you may want to leave out the jalapenos and opt for plain diced tomatoes instead.

Some may find this recipe to be on the bland side if not seasoned properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that can help protect against certain types of cancer.
If you use brown rice instead of white rice, you’ll get more fiber, protein, and nutrients. Brown rice is a whole grain, so it’s also a good source of complex carbohydrates.
Jalapenos are a good source of vitamin C and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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