Spanish Fried Rice

Prep Time: 8 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 48 Minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients:

1 (10-ounce) package saffron yellow rice mix (such as vigo)

cooking spray

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 medium)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup frozen petite green peas

1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions:

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Spread rice onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Let stand 30 minutes or until completely cool.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and rice. Cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and remaining ingredients; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

By RecipeOfHealth.com