CUMIN RICE WITH AVOCADO

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A colorful, healthy side dish for any meal. Chopped cilantro would be a great addition! This is from Light & Tasty's Feb/March 2005 issue. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it would be really good with burritos or fajitas.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup picante sauce
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
  • Add butter, bouillon, and cumin, and stir until butter is melted.
  • Add rice and reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in picante sauce and heat through.
  • Stir in avocado and onions just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 270.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4

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