Mexican Rice

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 14 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 14 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup basmati rice, washed and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, I use 2 packets of Trader Joe's Vegetable liquid concentrate mixed with 2 cups of water

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in a pan.
  2. 2
    Add veggies and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add chilli powder, dried oregano and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add washed rice to mixture and cook together for 3-5 mins on medium heat.
  5. 5
    This step roasts the rice before adding the liquid.
  6. 6
    Add water or stock and boil.
  7. 7
    When the water has almost completely evaporated, put the lid on the pot and turn the heat to low if you have a gas stove - or - turn the heat off on an electric stove.
  8. 8
    Rice should be ready in about 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

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