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Rice picante (healthier version) recipe  Share this recipe on FacebookA healthy version of rice picante using onion, Salsa picante, chicken broth and tomatoes. It is easy to prepare and tasty.
Preparation time: 5 minutes, Cooking time: 30 minutes, Serves: 4
Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup Salsa picante
1 cup chopped tomatoes
A handful of coriander, roughly chopped
Directions In a small saucepan add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.
Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth and Salsa picante and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
Add the tomatoes and stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add the coriander, toss and serve.
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