BH&G Spanish Rice

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BH & G Spanish Rice

(may use a long-grain, brown rice such as basmati)

 

1 cup water

3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 teaspoon salt

14-1/2-ounce can tomatoes -- cut up

3/4 cup long grain rice

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

dash ground red pepper or bottled hot pepper sauce

fresh red serrano chili pepper (optional)

fresh cilantro (optional)

 

In a medium saucepan combine the water, sweet

pepper, onion, celery, and salt. Bring to

boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5

minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, chili

powder, black pepper, and ground red pepper or

hot pepper sauce. Return to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until rice

is tender and liquid is absorbed. If desired,

garnish with serrano chili pepper and cilantro.

 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Yield: 6 servings.

 

Per serving: 48 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat;

(10% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g

Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1153mg Sodium Food

Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2

Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : This rice side dish is as easy to make as

a packaged rice mix and contains only a fraction

of the sodium.