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Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 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 (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chopped tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet cook green pepper and onion in oil until tender over medium heat.
  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
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 418 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 210 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 186
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 39 mg
Potassium 210 mg
Sodium 418 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 22 mg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Selenium 8 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 101 mcg
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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