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Texas-Style Spanish Rice Recipe

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The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house - see if it doesn't do the same at yours!

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6 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup tomatoes with green chilies
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 166 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 279 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Texas-Style Spanish Rice published in Country February/March 1993, p49