Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2/3 c. chopped onion; 1 c. raw white rice; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 1 (8 oz.) can diced Ro-Tel tomatoes; chopped fresh tomato and chopped green pepper (optional)

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. chopped onion
1 c. raw white rice
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. canola oil
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 (8 oz.) can diced Ro-Tel tomatoes
chopped fresh tomato and chopped green pepper (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium-size heavy skillet with tight-fitting cover, saute onion in hot oil.
2

Stir in rice, green pepper, chili powder, canned tomatoes and salt.
3

Add 2 cups water.
4

Bring to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
5

Garnish with chopped tomato and green pepper (optional).
6

Makes 6 servings.