Next Generation Life Fitness

Rice Portuguesa

Preptime: 10 min.
Cooktime: 20 min.

Calories: 180
Carbs: 27g
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 363mg

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon butter, unsalted
2 ounces diced linguica (Portuguese sausage)
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves fresh garlic, diced
2/3 cup converted rice
1 cup chicken stock or water
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped, hot red peppers, from a jar

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350�F.

2. In a small ovenproof pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the linguica and onion, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onions become translucent and the sausage is browned.

3. Add the rice and stir to coat evenly with butter. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat.

5. As soon as the stock comes to a boil, cover the pot and place in the oven for 18 minutes.

6. Add the salt, pepper, and fluff with a fork.