If you check out the "ethnic" eisle of your grocery store they're is a product called Goya. Their Sofrito and Recaito are great to add to rice dishes and they have very little calories.
Heres a description from the website:
Sofrito
A special base for cooking beans, rice dishes, soups and other Caribbean foods. Made with tomato paste, peppers, spices, coriander and onion.
Recaito
Goya Recaito, a unique cilantro-based seasoning. Goya sautés cilantro, green pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil to create this rich, thick base that enhances the flavor of your beans, rice, soups and stews. Add a generous tablespoon per serving to your recipe. Bon appétit!
Heres a description from the website:
Sofrito
A special base for cooking beans, rice dishes, soups and other Caribbean foods. Made with tomato paste, peppers, spices, coriander and onion.
Recaito
Goya Recaito, a unique cilantro-based seasoning. Goya sautés cilantro, green pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil to create this rich, thick base that enhances the flavor of your beans, rice, soups and stews. Add a generous tablespoon per serving to your recipe. Bon appétit!