Heart Healthy Spanish Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tsp nonstick cooking spray
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste)
2 tbsp chopped almonds (optional)

Directions:

In a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice, pepper, onion, and mushrooms over medium-high heat until golden brown.
Add tomatoes, water, and salt.
Simmer covered for 45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Season to taste with cayenne and chili powder.
Sprinkle with almonds- Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	102.36 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.85g	3%
Sodium	157.16mg	7%
Potassium	210.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.16g	6%
Sugars	2.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	2.48g	5%
Vitamin C	21mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	22.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.6 Kcal (279 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.2g	3%
Sodium	102.25mg	7%
Potassium	137.19mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.47g	6%
Sugars	1.69g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	9%
Protein	1.62g	5%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	4.4mg	38%
Calcium	14.6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

1.8

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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