Sunday, May 1, 2011

Spanish (rice) Bulgar

Tasty! This dish helps you get protein and good carbs.

Spanish Bulgar
4 ounces sausage, reduced fat Jimmy Dean

2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/3 cup sliced celery

2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
1 cup Spicy V-8® vegetable juice
1/4 cup bulgar
1 dash cumin
1 dash paprika
2 dashes chili powder
1 drops hot pepper sauce (1 to 2)

In a small saucepan, cook the sausage, onion, celery, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Add the V8, bulgar, spices, and pepper sauce; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until bulgar is tender.

Yield: 2 servings. Per serving (about 1 cup)= 230 Calories; 11g Fat (41.6% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 41mg Cholesterol; 824mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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