Spanish White Rice

Name: Spanish White Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 133 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Spanish Rice in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook