Risotto-Style Peppered Rice
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
cup uncooked converted long-grain rice
1
medium green bell pepper, chopped
1
medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2
teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8
teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1
can (about 14 ounces) fat-free chicken broth
4
ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, cubed
1/4
cup (1/2 stick) butter, cubed
Preparation:
1.
Place rice, bell peppers, onions, turmeric and red pepper, if desired, in slow cooker. Stir in broth. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.
2.
Stir in cheese, milk, butter and salt; fluff rice with fork. Cover; cook on LOW 5 minutes or until cheese melts.