Mexican Brown Rice
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 73.4
- Total Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 229.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
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Introduction
I've always loved my Dad's recipe for Mexican Rice, and now that I'm eating healthier I thought I'd try it with brown rice instead of white, my family loved it! I've always loved my Dad's recipe for Mexican Rice, and now that I'm eating healthier I thought I'd try it with brown rice instead of white, my family loved it!Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cup brown rice
2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 can Rotel
1 can tomato sauce
3 cups water
Directions
In large skillet, saute onion, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil for a minute or two.
Add rice and stir to keep from over browning.
When browned, add Rotel and let simmer 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce and water and stir.
When boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and place lid on pot.
Let boil 45 minutes, or until water has cooked out.
Makes 8 servings.
Set
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CROWEMOMMA.
Add rice and stir to keep from over browning.
When browned, add Rotel and let simmer 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce and water and stir.
When boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and place lid on pot.
Let boil 45 minutes, or until water has cooked out.
Makes 8 servings.
Set
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CROWEMOMMA.