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"1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes"
Yellow Salsa Rice
Serves: 6 (about 2/3 cup each)

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup converted rice
1/4 cup prepared medium, or hot, salsa
1 medium tomato, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Finely chopped cilantro or parsley, as garnish

Heat chicken broth, water, and turmeric to boiling in medium saucepan; stir in rice and salsa. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes; stir in tomato during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon rice into serving bowl; sprinkle with cilantro.

One 2/3-cup serving equals: Calories: 126, Fat: 0.3 g, Cholesterol: 0.3 g, Sodium: 99 mg, Protein: 3.8 g, Carbohydrate: 26.6 g ++++ Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Bread/Starch