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Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

69 Ratings
69 Ratings
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Spanish Rice in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy this rice dish filled with vegetables and spices with your favorite chicken, fish, or bean dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup rice (uncooked)
  • 1 can canned chopped tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces, undrained)
  • 2 cups water

Directions

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

Notes

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Source:

USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (210g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 177
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 418 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 213 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 177
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 213 mg
Sodium 418 mg
Copper 137 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 23 mg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 19 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 17 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 95 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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