SPEEDY SPANISH RICE

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Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup picante sauce

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, cilantro, cumin, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges