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Low-fat Chilli Rice

Lucy_Pointycat?s dieting chilli rice that fills you up and makes dieting less of a trauma.

Dish Details:clockheart


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


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.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Source: Recipe of the Month Contest Board iVillager lucy_pointycat

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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