EASY MEXICAN RICE

This very easy rice dish could be a meal unto itself or served as a side. I made it to accompany my homemade refried beans. So quick, so tasty.

The recipe I made years ago by Chuck Underwood at “Brand New Vegan” blog is written out below. His page for the recipe has been replaced by a newer recipe with higher quality pictures. Here’s a link to his general recipe page: Brand New Vegan

If you think rice is fattening, check out this article by Dr. McDougall about Walter Kempner, MD, the founder of the Rice Diet. Impressive results eating rice!

EASY SPANISH RICE

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked rice

1 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 3/4 cups water

1(15 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 small red onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1(4 oz) can chopped green chiles

3 Tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Place 2 cups of your favorite rice into a rice cooker

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir

3. Add the lid and press start with the setting based on the kind of rice you used