Mexican Rice Pilaf recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 692.4 mg
sugar: 10.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

Recipe Yield

2 to 3 servings

Recipe Note

This is a nice, spicy rice dish.

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