White and Wild Rice with Tomatoes
Grains of white and wild rice mingle with stewed tomatoes and herbs in this low-fat recipe.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup long grain rice
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1 14-1/2-can stewed tomatoes, cut up
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt (optional)
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan heat water and salt to boiling. Add wild rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2.
Stir in long grain rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more or until all rice is tender.
3.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine undrained tomatoes, basil, thyme, pepper, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture is very thick. Remove from heat.
4.
Add tomato mixture to rice; mix well. Serve at once. Garnish each serving with yogurt, if desired.
5.
Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 107, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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