Spanish Rice Recipe

1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1½ cups uncooked long grain rice
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
1 (20-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14-ounce) cans lower-sodium chicken broth

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook until golden, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, salt and 1 can chicken broth.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Add remaining can of broth; mix well. Serves 12.

Nutrition facts per serving: 160 calories, 6g fat, 3g protein, 23g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 480mg sodium