Baked Mexican Brown Rice

Mexican rice that's vegan, lowfat, and made with healthier brown rice. Not too spicy so this would make a nice side to a variety of meals, not just Tex-Mex. Would be nice served with black beans. From www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1  onion, diced
• 3  garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 -3  jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain brown rice
• 2 3⁄4 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup  crushed canned tomato
• 1  teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fine sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños and cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stir, and cover. Place in oven and bake until rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.