Mexican Rice

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup basmati rice, washed and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable stock, i use 2 packets of trader joe's vegetable liquid concentrate mixed with 2 cups of water

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a pan.
• 2 add veggies and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• 3 add chilli powder, dried oregano and cook for another 2 minutes.
• 4 add washed rice to mixture and cook together for 3-5 mins on medium heat. this step roasts the rice before adding the liquid.
• 5 add water or stock and boil.
• 6 when the water has almost completely evaporated, put the lid on the pot and turn the heat to low if you have a gas stove - or - turn the heat off on an electric stove. rice should be ready in about 20 minutes.
• 7 fluff with a fork and enjoy!