Spanish Rice

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 2  cups  uncooked rice
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 5  cups water
• 1  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed, crushed

Directions

1. Fry rice, pepper and onions slowly until yellow in a heavy pot.
2. Add water,tomato, and spices.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed,approximately 25 min.
5. Variation: Subtitute 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes for fresh.
6. Use 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
7. or use one onion and one bell pepper.