Mexican Rice Pilaf Recipe
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"This is a nice, spicy rice dish."
Original recipe yield: 2 to 3 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 25 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 10 Minutes
- Ready In:
- 35 Minutes
- Servings:
- 2
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Mexican Rice Pilaf INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Mexican Rice Pilaf DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
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