Savory Rice and Ham

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons  olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper -- finely chopped
• 1 large  onion -- finely chopped
• 2 cloves  garlic -- minced
• 1 cup  long-grain rice -- uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon  dried oregano
• 14 1/2 ounce can  fat free chicken broth
• 14 1/2 ounce can  stewed red ripe tomatoes and juice
• 1/4 teaspoon  red pepper flakes
• 2 cups  ham -- diced
• 2 tablespoons  cilantro -- chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil.  Add bell pepper, onion and
garlic, cook 3 minutes or until softened.  Stir in rice, oregano and broth.
Cover, simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and juice, pepper flakes and ham.
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until rice is tender
and liquid is absorbed.  Spoon into large serving dish and Sprinkle with
cilantro