Low-fat Chilli Rice
Lucy_Pointycat?s dieting chilli rice that fills you up and makes dieting less of a trauma.
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INGREDIENTS:
2 medium-sized onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
100g mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
low-calorie spray oil
200g easy-cook rice
1-2 tbsp tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried thyme
5 spring onions, chopped finely
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
selection of fresh herbs as desired
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PREPARATION:
1. Fry the onions, garlic, mushrooms and peppers in a few sprays of oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute.
3. Pour in 2 pints cold water, stir through, then add the tomato sauce, spices and dried herbs.
4. Cook on a medium heat until the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes) then add the spring onions.
5. Cook for a further 2 minutes then serve, dressed with some fresh herbs, with either salad or crusty bread.
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PREP/COOK INFORMATION:
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Serves: 4
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Source: Recipe of the Month Contest Board iVillager lucy_pointycat
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