Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green chilies
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add rice, chilies and onion and saute for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Rice will be golden brown and the onion tender.
3. Stir in green pepper slices, tomato sauce, and seasoning.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.