La Rice–a Bon-eata

By rdgplus3

From Looneyspoons

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 1/3 c low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
• 1 cup chunky-style salsa
• 1/2 tsp each chili powder and ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Spray a medium saucepan with non-stick spray. Add onions, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are softened about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except cilantro and stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover partially and cook for another 25-30 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and serve.
Makes 6 servings
Per serving: 124 cal, 1.1g fat, 27.2 g carbs, 3.6 g protein, 370 mg sodium, 0 mg chol