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                        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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