Traditional Spanish Rice

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2	tbsp	oil
1	cup	S&W® White Rice
1		onion, chopped
1		green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1	stalk	celery, chopped
1	can	(6 oz) tomato paste
1	can	(8 oz) tomato sauce
1		bay leaf
2		garlic cloves, minced
1/2	tsp	thyme
2	cups	chicken broth

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat oil. Add rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until rice is slightly golden. Add onions, green pepper and celery. Cook until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Calories: 213 /serving

Total fat: 5 g

Sat. fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 1 mg

Sodium: 343 mg

Carbohydrates: 38 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 6 g

Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.