Adapted from National Diabetes Education Program, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services
This is a good way to get vegetables into the meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole wheat bread.
Ingredients | Measures |
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Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
Medium onions, chopped | 2 |
Garlic cloves, minced | 4 |
Celery stalks, diced | 2 |
Medium red or green peppers, cut into strips | 2 |
Chopped mushrooms | 1 cup |
Uncooked rice | 2 cups |
Chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed | 3 pounds |
Salt (optional) | 1 teaspoon |
Chicken broth, fat removed | 3½ cups |
Water with saffron (Sazón) for color | 4 cups |
Medium tomatoes, chopped | 3 |
Frozen peas | 1 cup |
Frozen corn | 1 cup |
Frozen green beans | 1 cup |
Olives or capers for garnish, if desired |
Side Suggestions: Mixed Green Salad, Whole Wheat Bread