Tex-Mex Rice Recipe

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"My grandmother gave me the recipe for this nicely spiced rice," recalls Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. At 24 cents per serving, it's an economical side dish. "Or add some ground beef for a satisfying skillet meal," she suggests.

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Tex-Mex Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 184 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 490 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Tex-Mex Rice in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p59

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