Mediterranean Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (15 oz) can tomatoes, drained and reserve liquid
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt and pepper
3 cups cooked rice

Directions:

In a big skillet, over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add in the celery, thyme, and marjoram; cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
Add in the bell pepper; continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
Add in the drained tomatoes and tomato paste; stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes as you stir.
Add salt and pepper to taste;.
Add in the rice and stir to mix thoroughly.
If mixture is too dry, add some reserved tomato juice until you reach desired consistency.
When the rice is hot, the dish is ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.07 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.04g	11%
Sodium	30.43mg	1%
Potassium	366.88mg	8%
Total Carbs	34.3g	11%
Sugars	5.83g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.74g	19%
Protein	5.93g	12%
Vitamin C	53.4mg	89%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	21.9mg	121%
Calcium	36.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.2 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.63g	11%
Sodium	11.38mg	1%
Potassium	137.25mg	8%
Total Carbs	12.83g	11%
Sugars	2.18g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	19%
Protein	2.22g	12%
Vitamin C	20mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	39%
Iron	8.2mg	121%
Calcium	13.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.3

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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