Vegetarian Low-Fat Spanish Rice

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Vegetarian Low-Fat Spanish Rice

 

2 tsp. vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 2/2 cups uncooked instant rice

2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (5 1/2-oz.) can tomato juice

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. hot sauce

1/4 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro

 

Place a large saucepan over med.-high heat until hot; add oil. Add onion,

bell peeper and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in

rice and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer

7 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5

min. Stir in cilantro.

Points: 3.

Makes 6 (1 cup servings).

Calories...168...Fat...2 g...Protein...4.2 g...Carbs...34.5 g...Sodium...402

mg

....Fiber...4 g.