vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
1 cup converted rice
grated rind of 1 small orange
2 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute green onions until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice and orange rind to saucepan; cook over medium heat until rice is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water to saucepan and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. 6 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 118, Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 2 mg, Protein: 2.3 g, Carbohydrate: 26 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Bread
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