Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Spicy Rice Mix
Ingredients -----------------------4 cups uncooked rice 2 (0.75-ounce) packages tomato soup mix 1/2 cup dried vegetable flakes 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Directions Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Place 1-1/4 cups rice mix in each of 4 air-tight containers or zip-top plastic bags. Makes 4 rice mixes. Preparation instructions: Combine 1 rice mix, 2 cups water (use 1-3/4 cups water for medium or short grain rice, 2-1/2 cups water for brown rice), and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional) in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes (45 minutes for brown rice), or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Makes 6 servings. Nutrition Each serving provides 102 calories, 2 grams protein, 0 gram fat, 22 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams dietary fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol and 398 milligrams sodium. |
