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Low Sodium Spanish Rice
Christopher Lower

Low Sodium Spanish Rice

Perfect as a side, or add your favorite grilled protein and make it the star of the meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 245.1
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder Salt Free
  • 2 tsp Spanish Paprika or Pimenton
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 12 oz Can of Crushed Tomatoes no salt added or the lowest sodium you can find
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet (with lid) or dutch oven heat the oil
  2. Add the rice, peppers, and onion and saute until the rice browns and the peppers and onions are tender
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and water.
  4. Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder
  5. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot/pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the Rice has absorbed the liquid, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot/pan.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 245.1kcalCarbohydrates: 53.7gProtein: 5.2gFat: 0.6gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 8.6mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.6g

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium Spanish Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 245.1 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 8.6mg0%
Carbohydrates 53.7g18%
Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugar 0.6g1%
Protein 5.2g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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