Spanish Rice

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup bouillon

4 cups cooked brown rice or barley

8 teaspoons Benefiber^®*

1 6-ounce can diced green chiles

½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives (optional)

Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine the onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste and bouillon in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 5–10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the rice or barley and cook 5–10 minutes more to blend the flavors. Add the Benefiber, chiles and olives, if using; serve garnished with cilantro, if desired.

Yield: 4–6 servings

Nutritional Information per serving

With Benefiber^®

*Read product label before recipe preparation.