Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2/3 cup diced onion; 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron; 3 cups water

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups water

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
2

Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.