*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         STEVIE'S PORTUGUESE RICE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Turkey                           Grains
                Low-cal

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 3/4   c             -- water
   2       ts           Olive oil
     1/4   ts           Salt
   1 1/4   c            Brown rice
   2       lb           Lean ground turkey
   1       md           Onion -- chopped
   2                    Cloves garlic -- finely
                        -chopped
   2                    28-oz cans peeled tomatoes
                        -chopped with juice
  16       oz           Can tomato sauce
   1       t            Hot red pepper sauce -- or to
                        -taste
     1/2   ts           Dried oregano
     1/2   ts           Black pepper

  In a medium saucepan, bring cups water, the oil, and
  salt to a boil over high heat.  Add the brown rice,
  reduce the heat to low, and simmer covered for about
  50 minutes, until the rice is tender. Drain the rice
  if necessary, and set aside.
  
  Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground
  turkey, chopped onion, and garlic over medium heat for
  about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the
  turkey loses its pink color.  Stir in the tomatoes and
  their juice, tomato sauce, hot pepper sauce, oregano,
  and black pepper.
  
  Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook,
  uncovered, for about 45 minutes.  Stir in the cooked
  brown rice, simmer an additional 5 minutes, and serve
  immediately.
  
  Per serving: Calories: 225, Protein: 25 g,
  Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 58 mg,
  Sodium 700 mg, Fiber: 4 g, 8 percent calories from
  fat.  Source:  The Healthy Firehouse Cookbook.
 


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