MEXICAN RICE PILAF

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This is a nice, spicy rice dish.

Provided by Alison

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups instant brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 692.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

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