Ingredients
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1 ½ cups parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
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½ onion, finely chopped
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2 large green onions, sliced
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1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran) (Optional)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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1 ½ cups water
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¾ cup tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir to coat rice completely. Stir in green pepper, onion, and green onions. Season with sazon seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, and salt.
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Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over the rice and stir briefly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the top.
Cook's Note:
I served this with chipotle-spiced pork, so didn't add any spice to the rice. Feel free to add chopped serrano peppers or 1 to 2 teaspoons of chile powder or flakes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
238 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
43g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 238 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 389mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 285mg | 6% |
* 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.