Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Spicy Chipotle Rice


Ingredients :

6 Slices Bacon, Diced
1 Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
3 Cups Long Grain Rice
3 14 1/2-Ounce Can Vegetable Broth Or Homemade
1/2 Cup Water
3 Chipotle Chiles In Adobe Sauce, About 1/4 Of A 7-Ounce Can, Diced
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
2 Green Onions, Chopped, Some Green Tops Included

Directions :

1. In deep, heavy saucepan saute bacon with onion until onion is slightly tender, about 4 minutes. 
2. Stir in rice, cook and stir to coat well. Add broth, water, chiles and salt. 
3. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and fluff gently with fork. Garnish with cilantro and green onion.

Serves 10 to 12.

Nutritional Ananlysis :

Calories 220, 
Protein 6 g, 
Fat 2 g, 
Sodium 530 mg, 
Cholesterol 5 mg.

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