Peppered Cilantro Rice

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 156 calories, 3 g fat (0.55 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.