Sweet Pepper Rice Recipe

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This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture, with a sprinkling of parsley for a gourmet touch. —Betty Nickeles, Tampa, Florida

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Sweet Pepper Rice Recipe

Prep/Tottal Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 25 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a small skillet or saucepan, saute the rice and garlic in butter until rice is browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the peppers, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 240 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 674 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Pepper Rice in Reminisce Extra February 2005, p52