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Classic Red Rice

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Date Added:	May 7, 2008
Calories:	204
Serves:	6
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Rice / Grains, Sides / Condiments, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

1     can           peeled whole tomatoes in juice -
3     tablespoons   chopped white onion
2     small         garlic cloves
1/4   cup           corn oil
1     cup           medium-grain white rice
1     cup           hot water
1     medium        carrot
                    cut into 1/3" pieces
1/3   cup           shelled fresh peas or frozen
1/3   cup           fresh corn kernels or frozen
6                   fresh cilantro sprigs
                    kitchen twine
2                   serrano chiles - (to 3)
1     teaspoon      salt

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Puree tomatoes, onion, and garlic in blender until smooth.
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; stir until rice is pale golden, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato puree, then 1 cup hot water, carrot, peas, corn, cilantro sprigs, chiles, and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
Uncover and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Discard cilantro and chiles. Fluff rice with fork.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Comments: In Mexico, this popular rice dish is usually made with vine-ripened tomatoes. For best results, use good-quality canned tomatoes or, in the summer, shop for tomatoes at a farmers' market if you don't grow your own. Simple grilled meats or tomato-sauced main dishes pair perfectly with red rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 204

Calories from Fat 41.3%

Total Fat

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

362mg

Carbohydrate

27g

Dietary Fiber

Protein

Points 5

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: May 7, 2008

* Bon App�tit, May 2003