Green Rice

Submitted by Chef hungry jacque

"This is a hearty rice recipe I learned from my friend Jeannie in Laredo Texas. My family has adopted it and is one of our favorites!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 1⁄2 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1⁄2 small onion (chopped)
• 1⁄2 bunch fresh cilantro (rinsed, chopped)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 -3 lemons, cut in quarters
• natures seasoning
• salt

directions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan.
2. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add rice and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Add enough water to cover completely.
5. Add tomato and cilantro nature seasonings and salt. Cover and let simmer till rice is done. Squeeze lemon over it and enjoy!