Mexican Rice Mix

Name: Mexican Rice Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2-1/2 cups water

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 4-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups water

Directions

In a bowl, combine the bouillon, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: about 5 tablespoons.
To prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice, onion and green pepper in butter until rice is lightly browned. Stir in water and 5 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

5 teaspoon: 158 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.

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