Ingredients and Directions


1/2 C. finely chopped onion

2 T. butter or margarine

2 1/2 C. uncooked long grain rice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 T. curry powder

5 C. chicken broth

1 T. soy sauce

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

1 (20 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained, OR the equivalent of fresh pineapple 4 green onions, chopped In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender. Stir in rice, garlic, and curry powder. Add broth, soy sauce and jalapeño, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in green onions and pineapple chunks. Serves 12 to 14.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4 c. serving (prepared with low−sodium broth and light soy sauce) equals: 178 calories, 96 mg sodium, 1 mg cholesterol, 34 gm carbohydrate, 4 gm protein, 3 gm fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

Source: http://www.freecookingrecipes.net