Spicy Mexican Rice

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Spicy Mexican Rice

Source: Sue in NJ/A McDougall Friendly Recipe

 

Spruce up your rice with store bought salsa and diced fresh vegetables

 

One half cup canned diced tomatoes

One half cup diced green bell pepper

One half cup diced onion

One quarter cup diced carrots

One quarter cup salsa

2 cloves minced garlic

one quarter tsp salt

1 cup water

1 cup long grain rice

 

In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, carrots, salsa,

garlic sat, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Add rice,

stir once with a fork, cover and reduce heat. Cook 25 minutes. Let stand,

covered 5 minutes, then uncover, transfer to a mixing bowl and fluff with a

fork.