Spanish rice

Spanish rice

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 tsp
• cooking oil - 1 Tbsp
• pepper - 1/8 tsp
• clove garlic, minced - 1 item
• chopped onion - 1/2 c
• chili powder - 1 tsp
• can tomatoes, cut up - 1 oz
• long grain rice - 3/4 c
• chopped green pepper - 1/2 c
• shredded Cheddar cheese optional - 1/2 c
• several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce - 1 item

How to make spanish rice:

In a large skillet cook onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender but not brown. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, sugar, chili powder, pepper, hot pepper sauce and 1 cup water. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe categories: Low protein, Low fat, Side dish.