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Ham and Brown Rice

Serves

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6

Cost/Serving

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$0.79

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked ham*, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine broth, ham, and garlic in a skillet. Heat to boiling.
  2. Stir in rice and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Uncover. Add peas and cook about 4 minutes more until rice is tender and peas are hot.
  4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

*Substitute cooked lean pork for the ham and omit the Parmesan cheese to lower sodium.

Double the recipe and freeze the extra for a future meal.

Add spices or herbs to season food without adding salt.

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Nutrition Facts

6 Servings Per Recipe
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 820mg
36%
Total Carbohydrates 28g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 3g
 
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 17g
 
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 18mg
2%
Iron 2mg
10%
Potassium 343mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.