Spanish Rice

We love Spanish rice.  It's a delicious staple of many households. To make this a complete meal, try adding black or kidney beans!  This recipe is heart healthy because we use our own spice blend rather than a sodium-packed pre-made spice blend like adobo or sazón. 

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients
2 Tbs vegetable oil
½ cup green pepper, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground red pepper
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 can (15 oz) chopped tomatoes, no sodium, undrained
2 cups water

Instructions
  1. Brown green pepper and onion in oil until tender.
  2. Stir in the spices, rice, tomatoes with juice, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is done.

Source: USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, A River of Recipes Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ⅓ cup

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 220mg
Carbohydrates: 29g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 4g