Yield :
Servings: 5 • Serving Size: generous 3/4 cup • Points+: 5 pts • Smart Points: 5
Ingredients :
- 4 cups frozen or cooked (unseasoned) brown rice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 medium plum tomatoes, small dice
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 lime wedges, for serving
- chopped cilantro, optional
Preparation :
- Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions, tomatoes and jalapeno and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables. Add the cooked rice, stir, and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional Info :
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Carb: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
