Spanish rice

Spanish rice

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• water - 3/4 c
• pepper - 1/8 tsp
• clove garlic, minced - 1 item
• chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• long grain rice - 1/2 c
• few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce - 1 item
• chopped onion 1 medium - 1/2 c
• can low sodium tomatoes, cut up - 1 1/2
• chopped celery 1 stalk - 1/2 c

How to make spanish rice:

In a large skillet, stir together the water, onion, celery and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Do not drain. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, rice, sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe categories: Low protein, Low fat, Side dish.