Simple Mexican Rice

Name: Simple Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped pepper (your preference, sweet or hot); 1 1/2 cups raw converted rice; 1 cup frozen vegetables (such as peas, corn, chopped carrots, or a combination); 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 1/4 cups water; chopped cilantro (amount to your taste, either as a garnish only, or a few tbsp chopped, mixed in); salsa, on the side

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped pepper (your preference, sweet or hot)
1 1/2 cups raw converted rice
1 cup frozen vegetables (such as peas, corn, chopped carrots, or a combination)
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/4 cups water
chopped cilantro (amount to your taste, either as a garnish only, or a few tbsp chopped, mixed in)
salsa, on the side

Directions

1

Heat oil in a non-stick sauce pan that has a tight fitting lid.
2

Add onion and pepper.
3

Saute until tender.
4

Add rice.
5

Saute rice until opaque.
6

Add vegetables, bouillon, garlic and water.
7

Bring to a boil.
8

Keep tightly covered and simmer 15- 20 minutes- do not peek.
9

Serve with chopped cilantro on top or mixed in dish.
10

Pass the salsa.
11

Note, I have used chopped fresh or frozen spinach instead of the frozen vegetables and it was very good.