Vegetarian Mexican Rice
(from naturenerd’s recipe box)
Source: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/mexican-rice/Detail.aspx
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Mexican Side, Rice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
- 3 cups water
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
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Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.