my spice mexican rice
I love Mexican anything, when it comes to food. It has to have alot of flavor since my taste buds don't work well. This is my version of rice I make with my green chili enchiladas or other Mexican dishes. I cook it in my rice cooker for easier preperation. Enjoy!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups brown jasmine rice or if you use white rice, reduce the cooking time
- 1 medium onion, grated or chopped very fine
- 1 - green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 4 cups water
- 1 - 15 ounces can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon each of chili powder & cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper & garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
How To Make my spice mexican rice
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Step 1Rinse rice in sieve and set aside to drain. Heat EVOO in large deep skillet with fitting lid. Saute onion & bell pepper until opaque. Add rice and fry for a few minutes. Add water, tomato saauce and spices. Reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid is adsorbed, about 35 minutes. I use a rice cooker to cook mine.
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Step 2When I made this rice to go with my green chili enchiladas last night, I had no green bell pepper..but I usually add it. So the pic shows no pepper.
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Discover More
Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Rice Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#rice
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