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WeightWatchers Cheesy Mexican Rice Recipe

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)
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Author: WW-Recipes.net
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup <a href="http://amzn.to/1TbfmuL" target="_blank">Taco Bell Thick & Chunky Salsa</a>
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) <a href="http://amzn.to/1Yqkgaw" target="_blank">Velveeta cheese</a>, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the combined salsa and broth to a boil.
  2. Add the rice and Velveeta cheese; stir. Cover. Remove from the heat and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir until the Velveeta cheese is completely melted and the mixture is well blended.
  4. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
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
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How many Weight Watchers points in cheesy Mexican rice recipe?

WW SmartPoints: 6
WW Points Plus: 5
WW Old Points: 4

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Originally posted 2016-05-13 16:31:17.

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