Rio Grande Rice

Name: Rio Grande Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.5 cups regular long grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 tbsp. bacon grease (veg. oil can be substituted); 2 3/4 cups chicken broth heated; 1/3 cup PACE picante sauce; 1 small carrot peeled and finely diced (optional)

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1.5 cups regular long grain rice1/2 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp. bacon grease (veg. oil can be substituted)2 3/4 cups chicken broth, heated1/3 cup PACE picante sauce1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced (optional)

Directions

In large sauce pan over low heat, cook rice, onion, and garlic in oil until rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in hot chicken broth, picante sauce and, if desired, carrot. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings of 1/2 cup each.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THALASSHAYA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 146.3
Total Fat: 5.7 g
Cholesterol: 7.4 mg
Sodium: 285.3 mg
Total Carbs: 18.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
Protein: 4.3 g

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