Confetti Rice
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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
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. + standing
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 sweet 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.