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Easy Spanish Rice (lighter recipe)

A flavorful side dish to serve with your favorite Mexican foods!
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 6 servings (about 1/2 cup each)
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1cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 1/2cups water
1 1/2teaspoons salt
3/4teaspoon chili powder
1/8teaspoon garlic powder
1can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1.Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook rice and onion in skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
2.Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
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Any color of bell pepper will work in this zesty rice dish.
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Not interested in chopping veggies? You can buy chopped onions and green bell peppers in the freezer case near other frozen vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 135 (Calories from Fat 0); Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 820 mg; Total Carbohydrate 32 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 3 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 12 %; Calcium 2 %; Iron 8 Exchanges: 2 Starch 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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