Miller's Mexican Rice

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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)
• 1⁄4 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.