Texas Style Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 c. tomatoes with green chilies
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. water
2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes.
Add rice and stir until coated with oil.
Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Add cilantro if desired.
Yield: 6 servings.