Miller's Mexican Rice

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep 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)
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1 dash turmeric
• 6 ounces water
• 6 ounces long grain rice

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[Mirj]

Excellent! I didn't pay attention to the vegetable measurements, just threw in what I had on hand, including orange and yellow bell peppers and even a handful of cooked chickpeas. I used a mild salsa and served the rice with some chicken breasts grilled with the same salsa. The rice could use a bit more cumin, in my opinion, but the rest of the family doesn't have my spicy tastebuds and thought it was just fine. Thanks Miller!

[Anu]

I must applaud, Miller! I took this in my brown bag today and gobbled every morsel of it. I didn't have peas at hand, so I skipped it. I also used all green peppers, because that's all we get here. I used a medium salsa and was a bit afraid it might be too spicy for me (sadly, I'm rather a wuss when it comes to spicy food), but it was just right! I will definitely make this often, and next time, WITH the peas. Thanks so much!

[Carolyn Kamberlane]

This rice was excellent for a mexican dinner party. I served it with guacamole, salsa, and spicy black bean chili. Easy enough to make for a weeknight and great flavor!