Quick Mexican Rice Recipe :

Quick Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups long-grain brown rice, uncooked
• 1 cup finely chopped white onions
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) crushed or petite cut tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat and sauté the rice just until golden (about 5 minutes).
2. Add onions and garlic and sauté for a minute or two more. Stir in tomatoes (including juice), chicken broth, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 25 minutes or until broth is absorbed.

Yield:
8 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 230 calories, 6 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 119 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 20%.

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