Best 3 Weight Watchers Friendly Mexican Rice Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican rice, a delectable dish brimming with authentic Mexican spices and the goodness of wholesome ingredients. This versatile dish, a staple in Mexican cuisine, can be enjoyed as a main course or as a flavorful side dish to complement your favorite Mexican dishes. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, Mexican rice is a true fiesta for your senses.

Dive into the culinary journey of Mexican rice through a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a Weight Watchers member seeking lighter options, a vegetarian craving plant-based delights, or simply a food enthusiast seeking authentic Mexican flavors, these recipes have something for everyone. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Mexican rice recipe that suits your taste buds and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY MEXICAN RICE

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We love Mexican rice but don't want to use all of our WW points eating it. My solution was to add lots of zero point veggies! There's only 1/2 cup uncooked white rice in the whole thing.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 c white rice
few sprays oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c water
1 carrot, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 small jalapeno, diced
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 can(s) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c frozen corn
1/2 c frozen english peas
handful fresh cilantro, rough chop
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper
1 tsp dried oregano

Steps:

1. Lightly spray non stick skillet with oil.
2. Add rice and cook over med heat until opaque. Add onion and garlic and saute lightly.
3. Add water and spices including salt and pepper. If you like a more red rice like in a restaurant, add a teaspoon of paprika.
4. Add rest of ingredients except peas and fresh cilantro. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed. Depends on how juicy the tomatoes are.
5. Add the peas and cilantro during the last 5 minutes. Taste test for salt and tenderness of rice before serving.
6. note: I calculate there are 14 points on the blue Weight Watchers plan for the whole thing! At 4 huge servings that's 3.5 points. Great with chili.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CORE MEXICAN RICE

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Make and share this Weight Watchers Core Mexican Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kcook323

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup brown rice, NOT INSTANT
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1/2 cup bell peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped

Steps:

Heat oil. Add rice and cook until golden and toasted. Add and lightly saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Put salt, 1/2 cup of tomatoes (undrained) and broth in a blender. Process till smooth.
Add liquid from blender to the rice mixture slowly. You can drain the rest of the tomatoes and add them to the rice at this point if you want extra tomato.
Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, about 1 hour. (Or however long brown rice needs to simmer - my package says 1 hour.)
Don't remove the lid during the cooking process.
If you don't have fresh garlic, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 889.8, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.5

MEXICAN RICE WW

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Now I am pretty picky when it comes to my mexican rice. This was actually good considering its weight watchers.

Provided by Kristin Miller

Categories Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tsp salt
1 garlic cloved finely chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 c brown rice-not instant!
2 c fat free chicken broth
1 can rotel tomatoes
1/2 c green and or red bell peppers chopped
1/2 c onion chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oil in skillet. Add rice until golden and toasted. Add onion and pepper and lightly sautee.
2. In a blender put salt,garlic, 1/2 cup tomatoes (undrained) and broth. Puree until smooth.
3. Slowly add liquid mixture to rice. You can drain the rest of the tomatoes and add to the rice if you'd like.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, about 1 hour. Do not remove lid while rice is simmering! I usually check the rice package, it tells you how long to cook it for.

Tips:

To make the rice more flavorful, use a combination of chicken broth and water. You can also add a bay leaf or two to the pot while the rice is cooking.
If you don't have any salsa on hand, you can use a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies instead. Just be sure to drain the tomatoes before adding them to the rice.
For a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the ground beef.
If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can cook the rice and ground beef separately and then combine them just before serving. You can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Weight Watchers-friendly Mexican rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try.