Southwestern Rice

This is a new recipe I discovered this year but has been one of my favorites and it is super fast, easy, and yummy!!!!

INGREDIENTS:
1 Green Pepper
1 Onion
2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
Little Bit of Oil
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Rice
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp. Turmeric (optional)
1 Can Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1 Can (15 oz) Tomatoes
1 Can Green Chiles
1 Can Corn (drained)

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the broth, rice, cumin and turmeric; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Add beans, tomatoes and corn; heat through.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 198 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable.