Spicy Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped and seeded)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons light buttery spread
• 1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice
• 1/2 cup canned green peas (low-sodium, drained)
• 1/2 cup canned carrots (low-sodium, drained)

Directions:

1. In a bowl mix onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, ¼ cup of water and salt; set aside. 
2. In a skillet, melt light buttery spread over medium heat and cook rice, stirring every once in a while, until golden. 
3. Stir in remaining water, peas, carrots, and onion mixture.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat. 
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.