Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • One 3/4 cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium chicken broth and calculated without seasoned salt)
  • Calories:
  • 133
  • Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 223 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 28 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 2 starch.

Spanish Rice

This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great and goes with everything from hamburgers to steaks.

SERVINGS

2

CATEGORY

Side Dish

METHOD

Other stovetop

PREP

5 min.

COOK

10 min.

TOTAL

15 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice according to package directions, using broth instead of water; set aside. In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, celery, onion and garlic in water until tender. Add the tomato, seasoned salt if desired, chili powder, pepper and cooked rice. Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008