Sweet Pepper Rice Recipe

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Sweet Pepper Rice
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice well. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet that has a tight fitting lid. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoons salt; saute over medium heat about 5 mins., until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and wine(or veg. broth) and cook 1-2 minutes , until the pan is nearly dry. Follow with the bell peppers(and chlies if using), 1/2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and a few pinches of cayenne, and the black pepper. Stir in the drained rice and saute with the onions and peppers until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the boiling water over, making sure that is the rice is covered. When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until rice is tender, just under 20 mins.(longer for brown rice).
  4. Gently stir in the cilantro and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.77 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.71g 9%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 295.3mg 12%
Potassium 68.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.28g 6%
Sugars 0.89g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 1.4g 3%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 24.3mg 135%
Calcium 14.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.25 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.38g 9%
Cholesterol 3.01mg 2%
Sodium 174.95mg 12%
Potassium 40.42mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.83g 6%
Sugars 0.52g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 4%
Protein 0.83g 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 17%
Iron 14.4mg 135%
Calcium 8.8mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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