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Mexican Rice Mix

Name: Mexican Rice Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2-1/2 cups water

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups water

Directions

In a bowl, combine the bouillon, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 5 tablespoons.
To prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned. Stir in water and 5 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

5 teaspoon: 158 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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