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Spanish Rice

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Tomatoes offer a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and folate to name a few. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.

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Rich, smoky, fire roasted tomatoes provide a unique flavor twist in this new version of a classic recipe. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:15 min

Start to Finish:40 min

makes:6 servings (2/3 cup each)

1	tablespoon olive oil
2	cloves garlic, finely chopped
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2	medium green bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
1	cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/4	teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4	teaspoon crushed red pepper
1	can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4	cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or 1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth

1.	In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender. Stir in rice, salt and crushed red pepper.
2.	Stir in tomatoes and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Add 1/3 cup water in step 2 with tomatoes and broth.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 350mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g); Protein 4g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1/2 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

2 Reviews

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LOVE IT!!!!!

My husband and I just loved this recipe. I will definitely be making this again in near future.
Posted at 2:57 PM on November 5 2009 by ErinC

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delicious

made this for my husband who isnt a rice eater but likes spanish rice from box... he loves this side and wants me to make it again... Even the spiciness of did not bother me
Posted at 9:41 AM on March 20 2009 by ckrich1