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WHAT YOU'LL NEED


2 bags Minute Rice^® Boil-in-Bag long grain white rice
1 tsp		vegetable oil
2		cloves fresh garlic
1/2 cup		onion, chopped
1/4 cup		red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup		green bell pepper, chopped
1		small jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 tsp		ground cumin
1		can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1		chicken flavoured bouillon cube
1/4 cup		fresh cilantro leaves
		Lime wedges (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare rice according to package directions, cooking only 8 minutes.

Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3: Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 4: Stir in onions, bell peppers, jalapeno and cumin; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Add tomato sauce and bouillon cube and stir until cube dissolves.

Step 6: Add cooked rice and stir until heated through.

Step 7: Serve topped with cilantro and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Main Dish Recipe Idea: Prepare recipe as noted above and add 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken when adding the cooked rice, heating through.

Elevate your rice dinner or side dish with this easy, restaurant-style Mexican Rice recipe that your family will love! Ready in just 10 minutes, this fluffy, flavourful Mexican rice will be sure to make your mouth water.