Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper
Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper features fluffy, toasted long-grain rice simmered in seasoned chicken broth with tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cumin for a gently spiced, fragrant side. Fresh cilantro brightens each bite, while bell pepper adds subtle sweetness and crunch. Serve alongside tacos, grilled meats, or beans for weeknight meals and gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the tomato, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Add the cilantro, bouillon, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 217.95 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.55 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 37.9 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.62 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 388.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.64 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 339.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 51.59 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.33 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 217.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper healthy?
- Mexican Rice with Bell Pepper has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 217.95 calories and 5.55 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 388.33 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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