Mexican Rice Recipe
							
										
						
				
- 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
 
- In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. Place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
 
- Add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally.