Yucatan Rice

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Yucatan Rice
45 min.
6
242kcal

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Yucatan Rice: A Gluten-Free Side Dish

Discover the delightful flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula with this easy and delicious Yucatan Rice recipe! Perfect for those following a gluten-free diet, this side dish is sure to impress your family and friends. With a blend of spices and ingredients, it captures the essence of Mexican cuisine in just 45 minutes.

This Yucatan Rice serves 6 people and comes in at only 242 calories per serving. It's a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal, whether you're enjoying a casual dinner at home or hosting a festive gathering. The combination of saffron yellow rice, diced green chiles, and chopped pimientos creates a vibrant and aromatic dish that pairs wonderfully with your favorite main courses.

So why wait? Dive into the rich flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula with this simple yet mouth-watering Yucatan Rice recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup chiles diced green canned
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock low-sodium
  • cup onion frozen thawed chopped
  • 0.3 cup pimientos chopped
  • 10 ounce rice yellow (recommended: Mahatma)

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
  2. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein10.91%
Fat18.57%
Carbs70.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.53
Glycemic Load
23.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.6265218050584%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.07kcal
12.1%
Fat:4.99g
7.68%
Saturated Fat:2.75g
17.17%
Carbohydrates:42.69g
14.23%
Net Carbohydrates:41.34g
15.03%
Sugar:1.63g
1.82%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:99.09mg
4.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.6g
13.21%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.79%
Vitamin C:12.27mg
14.88%
Vitamin B3:2.77mg
13.86%
Phosphorus:106.81mg
10.68%
Selenium:7.35µg
10.5%
Copper:0.19mg
9.47%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.57%
Vitamin A:336.85IU
6.74%
Potassium:234.77mg
6.71%
Fiber:1.35g
5.4%
Iron:0.97mg
5.37%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.23%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.84%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.75%
Magnesium:16.74mg
4.19%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.19%
Folate:12.67µg
3.17%
Calcium:28.63mg
2.86%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.43%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.23%