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Mexican Rice (1) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Mexican rice is a dish that is typically made with white rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. It is often served as a side dish, but can also be used as a main dish.

 1 c LONG GRAIN RICE
 ½ ea MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED FINELY
 2 tb VEGETABLE OIL
 1 ea SMALL CARROT, CHOPPED FINELY
 1 ts GARLIC POWDER
 ½ ea GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED FINELY
 1 1/2 ts SALT
 1 1/2 c BOILING WATER
 1 ts GROUND CUMMIN
 16 oz CAN TOMATOES, CUT-UP
 ½ ea TOMATO, CHOPPED
 1 ea TOMATO SAUCE, OPTIONAL
1

IN A SKILLET, SAUTE RICE IN OIL UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

2

SEASON WITH GARLIC,SALT, AND CUMMIN.

3

ADD TOMATO, ONION, CARROT AND GREEN PEPPER.

4

SAUTE FOR 1TO 2 MINUTES.

5

REMOVE FROM HEAT, ADD WATER.

6

RETURN TO HEAT AND SIMMER FOR35 TO 40 MINUTES, COVERED, OR UNTIL WATER IS ABSORBED BY RICE.

7

STIR INTOMATOES AND TOMATO SAUCE, IF DESIRED, TO ADD COLOR.

8

MAKES 4 SERVINGS.

9

EACH SERVING = 18 % CALORIES FROM FAT.