Festive Rice Medley

Name: Festive Rice Medley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 5 servings.

Vicki Zobal of Georgetown, Texas punches up the flavor and nutrition of this fast-fixing mainstay with fresh green cilantro and confetti-colored peppers.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and salt. Stir in the rice and paprika if desired. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 130 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

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