Savory Ham and Rice Dinner

By Mary Jane

Very Good

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 can low-fat cream of celery soup (Campbells makes one, it's called Healthy Request) or 1 can reduced-fat cream of broccoli soup (used mushroom)
• 3/4 cup Minute Rice (used basmati)
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan combine carrot, celery, onion and water.

Bring to boil, reduce heat.

Cover and simmer 7 minutes.

Do not drain.

Stir in undiluted soup, uncooked rice, ham and poultry seasoning.

Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish that you have sprayed with Pam.

Sprinkle paprika over top.

Cover and bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350.

292 Calories (using mushroom soup and basmati rice)