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Mexican Spiced Rice

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southwestern
Mexican Spiced Rice
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 3 cups water
Instructions
1
Heat a substantial amount of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a relatively low heat setting. Introduce sliced onions into the pan and cook until they achieve a golden hue.
2
Next, add uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir to ensure that each grain is evenly coated with the oil. Introduce diced green bell pepper into the mixture and combine it with a blend of spices, including cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, minced garlic, saffron threads, and water. Cover the pan with a lid, bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then gradually decrease the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Allow the rice to cook for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until it reaches a tender consistency. Periodically stir the contents to prevent scorching.