GREEN CHILE RICE WITH VEGETABLES

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I turned to a particular dish when I wanted to use peppers I grew in my garden. I promptly rewrote the recipe to include several other fresh veggies and this was the result. It's a perfect side dish for just about anything. -Kate Selner of Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place milk and corn in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, saute rice in oil for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the onion, zucchini, red pepper, carrot, chiles, garlic and corn mixture; cook for 1 minute., Stir in broth and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges