SPANISH RICE & HAM
Makes 7 (1 cup) servings
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, undrained, cut up • 3/4 cup raw rice • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • bottled hot pepper sauce to taste • 1 cup water • 2 cups cubed ham
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat.
2. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender, but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, sugar, chili powder, pepper, hot pepper sauce (optional), water, and ham.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 177 Calories from Fat 30 Total Fat 3.3 g Saturated Fat 1.0 g Cholesterol 22 mg Sodium 725 mg Total Carbohydrate 24 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugar 4 g Protein 13 g Vitamin A 91 RE Vitamin C 33 mg Calcium 44 mg Iron 2.0 mg
USDA, Food & Nutrition Service
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