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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dieting chili rice that fills you up and makes dieting less of a trauma. Serve with either salad or crusty bread. Ingredients:
2 onions, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 1/2 ounces mushrooms, sliced |
1/2 red pepper, diced |
1/2 green pepper, diced |
low-calorie cooking spray |
7 ounces quick-cooking rice |
1 -2 tablespoon tomato sauce |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1 teaspoon dried sage |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
5 scallions, chopped finely |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
fresh herb, to serve |
Directions:
1. Fry the onions, garlic, mushrooms and peppers in a few sprays of oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute.
3. Pour in 2 pints cold water, stir through, then add the tomato sauce, spices and dried herbs.
4. Cook on a medium heat until the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes) then add the scallions.
5. Cook for a further 2 minutes then serve, dressed with some fresh herbs.
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