How To Make Mexican Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cup instant brown rice

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

2 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 ½ cup vegetable broth

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp. garlic, minced

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.

Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin.

Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper. Cover.

Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.