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Easy Spanish Rice (lighter recipe)

A flavorful side dish to serve with your favorite Mexican foods!

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Prep Time 5 min
Total Time 40 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: cup uncooked regular long-grain rice

1: medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 1/2: cups water

1 1/2: teaspoons salt

3/4: teaspoon chili powder

1/8: teaspoon garlic powder

1: can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1: small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Any color of bell pepper will work in this zesty rice dish.

Not interested in chopping veggies? You can buy chopped onions and green bell peppers in the freezer case near other frozen vegetables.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 135
Calories from Fat: 0),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 0g; 0%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 820 mg; 820 %;
Total Carbohydrate: 32 g; 32 %
(Dietary Fiber 1 g 1 % ),
Protein: 3 g; 3 %

% 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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Posted 9/17/2012 8:52:44 AM REPORT ABUSE TheVegeterian said:

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I used enchilada sauce instead of the tomato sauce and replaced red chilli powder with Hot and Spicy Taco Seasoning. It came out amazing and hubby and I both loved it!

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