Mexican Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• 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.