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Heart Healthy Spanish Rice Recipe

Heart Healthy Spanish Rice Recipe

Heart Healthy Spanish Rice Recipe

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  • Makes: 4-6 Servings
  • Ready In: 25 mins
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10-15 mins

Serve as an entrée for a Mexican dish, or tucked in a tortilla for a quick lunch.

    Nutritional Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 174
  • Fat: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sodium: 840mg
  • Carbohydrates: 13g

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pound ground lamb, browned and well drained
    2 cups cooked brown rice
    ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
    ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
    ½ cup chopped onion
    1-½ cups chopped tomatoes
    2-teaspoon honey
    1-teaspoon garlic powder
    1-teaspoon sea salt
    2 teaspoons chili powder (or more if you like spicy)
    ¼ to 1/3-teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    1-teaspoon paprika
    ½ teaspoon cumin

Directions:

    1. Combine lamb and cooked brown rice in a large skillet.
    2. Stir-fry peppers and onion over medium-high heat.
    3. Add peppers, onions, tomatoes, honey, and spices with the rice and lamb.
    4. Mix well, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Sharon

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