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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 270

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 1850mg
77%
Total Carbohydrates 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Total Sugars 3g
 
Added Sugars
NA*
Protein 25g
 
Vitamin D 0.6mcg
3%
Calcium 23mg
2%
Iron 1.9mg
11%
Potassium 490mg
10%

* 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.

NA* - We are currently in the process of integrating the new FDA Nutrition Standards. Added Sugar information is not currently avaliable for the recipe. We will be updating the information shortly.