Spanish Rice
From: Better Homes and GardensA can of tomatoes, a few spices, and chopped veggies are all it takes to make this rice side dish recipe. It's lower in sodium than packaged mixes.
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 35 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup water
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14-1/2-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash ground red pepper or bottled hot pepper sauce
Fresh red serrano chili pepper (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan combine the water, sweet pepper, onion, celery, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, chili powder, black pepper, and ground red pepper or hot pepper sauce. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. If desired, garnish with serrano chili pepper and cilantro. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 111, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 7%, Vitamin C 33%, Calcium 3%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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