R: sweet red pepepr rice

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idea - the pepper seems over cooked to me.... we like a little more crunch...

 

 

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Sweet Red Pepper Rice

 

Recipe By :UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Side Dishes

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 teaspoons olive oil

1 large onion -- minced

3 garlic clove -- minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 large red bell pepper -- finely diced

1 cup rice -- (raw)

2 cups water

3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons orange juice

 

1. In large saucepan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the onion and cook,

stirring frequently until the onion has softened, about 7 minutes. Add the

garlic, paprika and red pepper flakes, and stir to coat.

 

2. Stir in the bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently until the peppers have

softened, about 5 minutes.

 

3. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the water, orange zest and salt. Bring to

a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender and creamy,

about 17 minutes.

 

4. Stir in the cilantro and cook until well combined, about 1 minute. Remove

from heat, stir in the orange juice and serve.

 

Nutrition Information (values are per serving) calories 233 • dietary fiber 2.2

g • total fat 2.8 g • beta carotene 2.0 mg • saturated fat 0.4 g • vitamin C 103

mg • cholesterol 0 mg • calcium 38 mg • sodium 279 mg • iron 2.5 mg

 

Source:

" Simply Healthy Lowfat Cooking "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 224 Calories; 3g Fat (11.3% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 276mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2

Fat.

 

NOTES : The addition of red bell pepper, red pepper flakes and paprika not only

add interest to this side dish, they add vitamin C.

 

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