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SPANISH RICE & HAM

Makes 7 (1 cup) servings

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 3/4 cup raw rice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• bottled hot pepper sauce to taste
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups cubed ham


1. In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat.

2. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender, but not brown, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, sugar, chili powder, pepper, hot pepper sauce (optional), water, and ham.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories 177
Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 725 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin A 91 RE
Vitamin C 33 mg
Calcium 44 mg
Iron 2.0 mg

USDA, Food & Nutrition Service