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)

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

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

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.

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

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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.