Spicy Rice
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Serves4 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, low sodium
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 cup rice, white, medium grain, uncooked
- 1/2 cup green peas, frozen, thawed
- 1/2 cup carrots, frozen, thawed
Directions
- In a bowl mix onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, ¼ cup of water and salt; set aside.
- In a skillet, melt light buttery spread over medium heat and cook rice, stirring every once in a while, until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining water, peas, carrots, and onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of rice on hand, adjust water for brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 147
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 289mg
12%
Potassium 260mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 21g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
79%
Vitamin C
26%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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