SPANISH RICE WITH CILANTRO

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Our Test Kitchen's special Spanish Rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chilies and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve with tacos for an easy, streamlined supper your family is likely to request often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth, chili powder, salt, sugar and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges