BASIC SPANISH RICE

Basic Spanish Rice image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in bell pepper, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and tomato sauce is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg