10 minutes is all you need to make this perfectly cheesy, spicy Mexican rice side dish.
Weight Watchers Cheesy Mexican Rice recipe (6 smart points)
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Author: WW-Recipes.net
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
- ¾ cup Taco Bell Thick & Chunky Salsa
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ lb. (4 oz.) Velveeta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the combined salsa and broth to a boil.
- Add the rice and Velveeta cheese; stir. Cover. Remove from the heat and let stand for about 5 minutes.
- Stir until the Velveeta cheese is completely melted and the mixture is well blended.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 170 Fat: 4 g Saturated fat: 2.5 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Sugar: 3 g Sodium: 590 mg Fiber: 1 g Protein: 6 g Cholesterol: 10 mg
WW SmartPoints: 6
WW Points Plus: 5
WW Old Points: 4
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