Confetti Rice Recipe

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This is a very good low-fat recipe. Diced sweet red and green pepper--along with green peas and fresh parsley--add bright color to the simple rice dish. --Dorothy Bayes of Sardis, Ohio

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Confetti Rice Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove from the heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 144 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 294 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Confetti Rice in Light & Tasty August/September 2004, p29