Confetti Rice

This is a very good low-fat recipe. Diced sweet red, green and yellow peppers and fresh parsley add bright color to the simple rice dish.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1  cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper, fresh, ground
• 1⁄2 cup  sweet red pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  yellow pepper, diced
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil.
2. Stir in sweet peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.