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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

"As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. "This is a favorite of ours that came from Liz Cazer, a member of the local 4-H club that I lead."

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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and red pepper in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, water, rice, garlic salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Spanish Rice in Quick Cooking September/October 2004, p40

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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2012 by TheDix

Family liked this one. I would add green chiles next time for a little more kick. Quick, easy was a real plus.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2009 by mcconnell05

this recipe is so good

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by valanddansmith

I love spanish rice! I recommend using Mexican style tomatoes with green chilies and Mexican style cheese or cheddar rather than mozzarella. With those changes, YUM!