Derrick’s Mexican Rice

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A Mexican meal is not complete without this tasty little side dish. Easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 cup parboiled rice
  
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
  
• 1 cup chicken broth
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  
• 1/4 bell pepper, finely chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 40 mins

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and brown the rice.

2. Place tomatoes in a food processor and process till you get a rough chop.

3. Place tomatoes, broth, cumin and chili powder in a 2-quart pot over med-low heat.

4. When rice is brown add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute till veggies start to wilt.

5. Add rice mixture to liquid pot and bring to a boil.

6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID WHILE SIMMERING!!!

7. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes and then mix in chopped cilantro.