Recipe for cooking lone star rice
Recipes from the Southwest US :: Southwestern Side Dishes
1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper 2 Tbsp. cooking oil 1 c. uncooked long grain rice 1/2 c. tomatoes with green chiles 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 In a skillet saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 mins. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and water; let it come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 20 mins. or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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