Texas-Style Spanish Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup tomatoes with green chilies
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups water
2 to 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro , optional

Directions:

In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	161.4 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	9%
Sodium	199.36mg	8%
Potassium	129.59mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.46g	8%
Sugars	1.09g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	2.81g	6%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	22.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.58 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	9%
Sodium	141.54mg	8%
Potassium	92mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.08g	8%
Sugars	0.77g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	7%
Protein	2g	6%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	12%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	15.7mg	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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