Ingredients:
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 c. long grain rice, uncooked3 tbsp. jalapeno peppers, finely chopped2 c. vegetable broth3/4 tsp. cumin2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, mincedsalt to taste (optional)
Directions:
Spray saucepan with nonstick butter spray.
Saut onion and garlic in saucepan until tender.
Add rice, jalapenos, broth, and cumin to saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Add salt to taste (optional).
Serves: 6
Serving size: approximately 2/3 cups (2 carbohydrate exchanges)
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
116 calories2 g protein0 g fat0 g sat fat27 g carbohydrate0 g fiber0 mg cholesterol384 mg sodium8 mg calcium1 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
If you would like this dish spicier, add more jalapenos. If you think this is too spicy, then put in only 1 tbsp. jalapenos. Serve with beans or meat.
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 c. long grain rice, uncooked3 tbsp. jalapeno peppers, finely chopped2 c. vegetable broth3/4 tsp. cumin2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, mincedsalt to taste (optional)
Directions:
Spray saucepan with nonstick butter spray.
Saut onion and garlic in saucepan until tender.
Add rice, jalapenos, broth, and cumin to saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Add salt to taste (optional).
Serves: 6
Serving size: approximately 2/3 cups (2 carbohydrate exchanges)
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
116 calories2 g protein0 g fat0 g sat fat27 g carbohydrate0 g fiber0 mg cholesterol384 mg sodium8 mg calcium1 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
If you would like this dish spicier, add more jalapenos. If you think this is too spicy, then put in only 1 tbsp. jalapenos. Serve with beans or meat.
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[Source: Thailand Food and Recipes - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]
