Fiesta Rice

Name: Fiesta Rice
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c.); 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 c.); 2 cans V-8 picante vegetable juice; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 c. uncooked regular long grain rice; 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 c.)
2 cans V-8 picante vegetable juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. uncooked regular long grain rice
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1

In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook pepper and onion until tender, stirring often. Add V-8 juice and garlic powder.
2

Heat to boiling. Stir in rice.
3

Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
4

Uncover; cook 5 minutes more or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese.