rinsed 1/2 c Chopped onions 1/2 c Sliced celery 1/2 c Sliced carrots 1/4 c Snipped fresh parsley 1 t Italian seasoning 1 Garlic clove :
minced 1 Bay leaf 2 1/2 c Chicken broth 14 1/2 oz Canned peeled whole tomatoes -- undrained, chopped 1 tb Cider vinegar Combine all ingredients and 2 cups water in Dutch oven or large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Each serving provides: * 252 calories * 10.5 g. protein * 1.4 g. fat * 50.7 g. carbohydrate * 917 mg. sodium * 1 mg. cholesterol Source: Sport Sense - The Common Sense Approach to a Healthful Lifestyle Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias