Spanish Fried Rice
- 1 (10-ounce) package saffron yellow rice mix (such as Vigo)
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup frozen petite green peas
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Spread rice onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Let stand 30 minutes or until completely cool.
- . Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and rice. Cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and remaining ingredients; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
saffron yellow rice, cooking spray, olive oil, onion, garlic, frozen petite green peas, parsley, black pepper, chickpeas, red bell peppers, olives
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spanish-fried-rice (may not work)