Light Spanish Rice

By JoyT

One of my favorite things about entrees from a Mexican restaurant are the sides of rice and beans that come along with it. Since I’m a huge fan of Mexican food, I’ve pretty much become addicted to these popular side dishes. However, the restaurant version of Spanish rice isn’t so Weight Watchers friendly. It’s actually a pretty easy dish to makeover, and the end result is a delicious and incredibly flavorful low calorie Spanish Rice that tastes just as good as the kind you’d get in a restaurant, but less greasy and a lot more fresh tasting. And just 4 Points + per serving! So instead of indulging at your favorite Mexican restaurant, make this healthy Spanish Rice at home yourself, and save yourself some Points and some $$. Enjoy!

Read more: http://www.laaloosh.com/2013/01/03/light-spanish-rice-recipe/#ixzz2Ht9eG8Tw

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 4 oz can mild green chilies
• 2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from laaloosh.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Spray a large, non-stick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium/high heat. Add in rice and brown for about 3-4 minutes.

Add in onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.

Add in broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in tomatoes, chiles, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and coriander. Bring to a simmer.

Lower heat to medium, cover and cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.

Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.