rice and beans

Easy Spanish Rice

Turn this great side dish into an easy main dish by adding one pound of ground beef, sausage or turkey, cooked and crumbled.

Prep: 5 min – Cook: 35 min

1 cup uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Cook rice and onion in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.

Makes 6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutritional Info: 1 Serving: 180 calories (45 calories from fat); 5 g fat (1 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 820 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate (1 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.