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Southwest Pork & Rice
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
   
1. In medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; add pork and toss to coat.
2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove pork from skillet; set aside.
3. Add rice and onion to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes or until rice is opaque and onion is translucent. Stir in 1-1/2 cups water, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; stir in pork. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
 
Serving Suggestions   For added flavor, sprinkle with minced fresh cilantro. Add 1 cup frozen corn and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper to rice mixture with tomatoes; proceed as directed.
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Nutrients per Serving
Calories 283
Calories from Fat 28 %
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Carbohydrate 30 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 20 g
Sodium 419 mg
Dietary exchanges
2 Starch
2 Meat
1/2 Fat
To see more great recipes in related categories, click the links below
Uncle Ben's® | Main Dishes | Pork | Rice | Skillet Meals | USA-Southwest
 
     
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