*This recipe is from the Promise Buttery Spread website. I've run the nutrition info through the points calculator at WW.com...so the points are accurate. Colette
2 Tbsp. Promise ® Buttery Spread
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz. ea.) diced tomatoes, drained (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
5 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup cubed cooked ham
3/4 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
In 3-quart saucepan, melt Promise ® Buttery Spread over medium heat and cook celery and onion, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, reserved juice and remaining ingredients. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.
Turn rice mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake covered 30 minutes or until heated through.
Serves:6 Preparation Time:30 Minute(s) Cook Time:38 Minute(s) Nutrition Information per serving Calories 340, Calories From Fat 60, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carbohydrate 49g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 5g, Protein 19g, Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 60%, Calcium 6%, Iron 20%
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