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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
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Lactose
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Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

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"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward."
Spanish Proverb

The refrigerator light goes on...

This brings back the flavors of Spain for me and I think you will really love this recipe. The poblano makes it a little spicier. If you like your meals a little milder, you can use a green bell pepper.


 

Spanish Risotto with Chicken

Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 3 cups

Cooking Time: 60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

This recipe keeps well overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat gently.

2 tsp olive oil (divided)
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed)
1 medium onion (diced)
1 medium poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
1 large rib celery (diced)
1/2 cup arborio rice
1 15 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Place 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and saute, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate.

Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet and add the onions. Saute, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes, then add the poblano and celery. Continue sauteing until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and continue sauteing for 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, water, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook on medium-low for about 25 minutes or until the rice is done. (Taste it and if it still tastes grainy, it's not done.) Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, if it seems necessary.

Return the chicken and stir into the rice. Cook for two minutes.

Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 3 cups

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411 Calories from Fat 87
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9g 16%
    Saturated Fat 2g 6%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 94mg 32%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%
    Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
    Sugars 5g
Protein 28g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 104%
Calcium 8% Iron 30%
Vitamin K 20 mcg Potassium 736 mg
Magnesium 66 mg