Home-Style Mexican Rice

I've tried a lot of Mexican rice recipes over the years, and this is my current favorite. This can also be made into a gift mix.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 2  teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 1⁄4 cups rice
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Combine water, bouillon granules, onions and all spices in a 2 quart pot.
2. Bring to a boil and add rice.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and serve.