Spicy Rice Recipe

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)