Spanish Rice Picante - 44g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 5g Sug
I prepare my Spanish Rice much like this dish but with brown rice and
adjust the cooking time accordingly! Yummy and much healthier than
white rice!
Enjoy and take care, Gloria
Spanish Rice Picante - 44g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 5g Sugar
This easy dish is a terrific accompaniment to Mexican favorites like
tacos and enchiladas.
Number of Servings: 4
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
1 cup chopped onion
2 minced clove garlic
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup picante sauce or salsa
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro
1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil in a small saucepan until
tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the rice; cook 1 minute. Add the broth and picante sauce;
bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook 20 minutes, until
the rice has absorbed the liquid.
3. Add the tomato and stir to mix; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add
the cilantro and mix again.
Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Starch
Nutrition Information per Serving:
228 Calories, 33 Calories from Fat, 4g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 105mg Sodium, 44g Total Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber,
5g Sugars, 6g Protein
From: "ADA Cookbooks" American Diabetes Association