Simple Spanish Rice

This goes great with my Baked Mexican Chicken Thighs. Start the rice after the chicken is in the oven, make a salad, and dinner will be ready within an hour. If you prefer to use brown rice, just adjust the cooking time according to the recommended time on the rice package.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  cup  uncooked rice
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 8  ounces tomato sauce
• 2 1⁄2 cups hot water

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan.
2. Add onion, green pepper, rice, and chili powder. Stir over medium heat until veggies are lightly browned.
3. Add hot water and tomato sauce, bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Fluff with fork before serving.