Best Low Fat Spanish Rice Recipes

BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH SPANISH RICE, LOW FAT/LOW CARB

Steps:

• Bring water in a large saucepan to a boil.
• Meanwhile, cut the peppers lengthwise in half.
• Remove and discard the stems, seeds and membranes.
• Carefully, place the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers and invert them onto paper towels to drain well.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly spray an unheated large skillet with no-stick spray.
• Add the turkey and onions.
• Cook over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the rice, tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, basil, salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place the pepper halves in an 8x8x2 baking dish.
• Spoon the meat mixture into the pepper shells.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Bake about 10 minutes or until heated through.

LOW-FAT SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add rice, onion, and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• If using regular rice cook rice first.
• Add rice to sauteed ingredients.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.

LOW-FAT SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a 2-quart casserole, combine the rice, onion, and oil.
• Add the tomatoes, one cup of the broth, the paprika, oregano, ground pepper, roasted peppers, and chicken, and stir.
• Cover the casserole and bake 30 minutes.
• Stir in the peas and add an additional 1/4 cup broth, if needed, to keep the rice from sticking.
• Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf and serve.

ZESTY SPANISH RICE LOW FAT

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep frying pan.
• 2. Saute rice until lightly browned.
• 3. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, salsa verde and water.
• 4. Simmer, covered until water is absorbed. (approximately 15 minutes).
• 5. Fresh chopped cilantro may be added just before serving.