KitchenMagician's Recipe

RICE - PILAF EASY SPANISH

Category: Rice & Stuffing Sides

Makes 6 servings.

1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green sweet pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. vegetable oil
1 16-oz. can tomatoes, cut up
3/4 c. long grain rice
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 c. shredded Old Cheddar cheese

In a large skillet cook onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot oil till tender.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, uncooked rice, sugar, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, pepper, and 1 cup water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or till rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
To serve, sprinkle with cheese.