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Rice Cups with Guacamole and Salsa


Recipe Information
Source:
Teresa

Serves/Makes:8 or more

Ingredients
  • 3 cups (700 ml) hot cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) (2 ounces) REDUCED-FAT shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded REDUCED-FAT Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, divided
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely minced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) prepared salsa
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) LOW-FAT sour cream
  • Cilantro leaves
Preparation
  • Combine rice, cheese, cumin, red pepper, and 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt.
  • Press firmly and evenly into mini-muffin tins coated with cooking spray and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool to room temperature.
  • Mash avocados with fork in medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle with lime juice.
  • Add cilantro, onion, salsa, sour cream, and remaining 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; blend well.
  • Fill each rice cup with guacamole and top with sprig of fresh cilantro.
Comments
Each rice cup provides 46 calories, 1.2 grams protein, 2.8 grams fat, 4.3 grams carbohydrate, 0.3 gram dietary fiber, 3 milligrams cholesterol and 88 milligrams sodium.