Side Dish

Rio Grande Rice is for Side Dish.

Rio Grande Rice takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Rio Grande Rice takes 20 minutes to cook.

Rio Grande Rice makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Rio Grande Rice are:

1.5 cups regular long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. bacon grease (veg. oil can be substituted)
2 3/4 cups chicken broth, heated
1/3 cup PACE picante sauce
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced (optional)

Here is how you make Rio Grande Rice:

In large sauce pan over low heat, cook rice, onion, and garlic in oil until rice is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in hot chicken broth, picante sauce and, if desired, carrot. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings of 1/2 cup each.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THALASSHAYA.

The nutritional information for Rio Grande Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 146.3

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 7.4 mg
• Sodium: 285.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 4.3 g

Rio Grande Rice is Mexican cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Rio Grande Rice is Lactose Free