Mexican Rice-side Dish

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 in medium size saucepan, heat oil. add rice; stir to brown.
• 2 add all ingredients except cheese.
• 3 bring to full boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• 4 pour into small baking dish, top with shredded cheese. you may add more cheese if you prefer. i like to add a little chopped green onion on the cheese for color. i've also used brown rice in place of regular rice.
• 5 bake at 350°f until cheese is melted.