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Light Spanish Rice Recipe
Wendy Zitzman
Prep Time
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
Total Time
35
minutes
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Servings
Servings
6
Calories
Calories
148
Equipment
1 Skillet
Ingredients
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1
cup
brown rice
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1
small onion
-
minced
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2
garlic cloves
-
minced
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28
oz
diced tomatoes
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1 can
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4
oz
mild green chilies
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1 can
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2
cups
fat free chicken broth
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1
tsp
salt
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½
tsp
black pepper
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1
tsp
coriander
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½
tsp
paprika
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½
tsp
oregano
Instructions
Spray a large, non-stick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium/high heat. Add in rice and brown for about 3-4 minutes.
Add in onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
Add in broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in tomatoes, chiles, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and coriander. Bring to a simmer.
Lower heat to medium, cover and cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.
Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Light Spanish Rice Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.