Best Healthy Spanish Rice My Toddler Loves Recipes

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SPANISH RICE



Spanish Rice image

I got this recipe from my MIL. It's a staple in our house. Its very good and very easy. You can play with the amount of rice, just remember to the water is double whatever amount of rice you use and don't lift the lid to peek before its done.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup long grain rice
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Brown the rice and onion in oil, until onion is soft and rice is starting to turn golden over medium heat.
  • (If possible, do not use a non-stick pan) Add water, tomato sauce, parsley, bouillon cubes and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 1125, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4

HEART HEALTHY SPANISH RICE



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From the 1995 "Heart Healthy Cookbook" of delicious healthy recipes, Edina, MN. Makes 8, 5-ounce servings.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon nonstick cooking spray
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice, pepper, onion, and mushrooms over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes, water, and salt.
  • Simmer covered for 45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Season to taste with cayenne and chili powder.
  • Sprinkle with almonds- Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.7

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