Laura's Spanish Rice

Remember, this is a healthy recipe. If this rice is not spicy enough you can add in a couple of spoonfuls of the salsa. The following recipe is for 8 people.


2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2/3 cup of diced green chile's
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 jalapeno, diced and seeded

Heat skillet until a drop of water sizzles. Add oil to coat pan.
Add rice and brown lightly then remove.
Add onion and peppers and saute.
Add garlic powder, chile's, chicken broth,and tomato paste.
Add rice back to pan, reduce heat and simmer.
Cover and cook until rice is done and moisture is absorbed.

(cook time is approximately 30 minutes)