Miller's Mexican Rice

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 ounces shredded carrots
• 2 ounces peas
• 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 ounces red bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2 ounces green bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 6 ounces fresh and chunky salsa (as mild or spicy as you want)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 dash turmeric
• 6 ounces water
• 6 ounces long grain rice

Recipe

• 1 cook carrot, peas, onion, peppers and garlic in margarine or butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• 2 stir in salsa and water and heat to a boil.
• 3 stir in the rice and re-heat to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat to low, add cumin and turmeric, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.