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Peppered Cilantro Rice

By: Laura Perry

"This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp kabobs, but it is good with most any entree. -Laura Perry of Exton, Pennsylvania"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

In a saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Add cilantro; fluff with a fork.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 156 calories, 3 g fat (0.55 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.