Recipe Details

Yellow Rice and Red Pepper Tosser

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Enjoy this delicious yellow rice recipe as a sidedish!

Name: Amount:
tsps canola oil, divided 3
diced onion 0.50 cup
medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced and cut into 2-in pieces 0.50
quick-cooking brown rice 0.50 cup
water 1 cup
ground turmeric 0.13 tsp
of 1 oz package taco seasoning mix 0.50
chopped fresh cilantro leaves 0.25 cup
medium lime, quartered 1
1:

Heat 1 tsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt skillet to coat bottom lightly. Add onion and cook 3 minutes or until brown on edges. Add 1 tsp canola oil and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes, using two utensils to stir.

 2:

Add rice, water, and turmeric to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

 3:

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; add taco seasoning, cilantro, and remaining 1 tsp canola oil.

 4:

Toss gently and served with fresh lime wedges.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 35
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 275mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 24g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 Starch 1 Vegetable 1 Fat
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