Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chili powder and rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Mexican Rice is a popular side dish in Mexico and many Latin American countries.
• It's easy to customize Mexican Rice to your tastes by adding different vegetables, spices, and proteins to the dish.
• Mexican Rice can also be used as a main dish by adding cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp.
• Mexican Rice is a great way to use up leftover cooked rice.