Low Sodium Mexican Rice

Name: Low Sodium Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 c. white rice (raw); 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 2 c. canned tomatoes; 1/3 c. water; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped; 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced; 6 Tbsp. margarine; 1/4 tsp. sweet basil; 1/8 tsp. pepper

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. white rice (raw)
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 c. canned tomatoes
1/3 c. water
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
6 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Melt margarine in a saucepan.
2

Add rice, green pepper, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3

Add tomatoes, water, sweet basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 25 minutes.
4

Makes 6 servings.
5

One serving equals 239 mg sodium.