Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

Naturally Mexican Rice

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Equipment Needed:

Measuring Utensils, Knife

Ingredients:

 2  cups        Brown Rice

· 2 teaspoons    Vegetable Oil

· ¼ large      Onion (finely chopped)

· ¼ medium   Green  and Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped)

· ¼ cup         Green Olives (finely chopped)

· 1 small      Tomato (finely chopped)

· 2             Garlic Cloves (minced)

· 1½ teaspoon  Chik N’ Seasoning

· 1½ teaspoon  Sea Salt

· ½ teaspoon   Dried Oregano

· 3 cups           Water

· 8 ounces        Tomato Sauce

Directions:

1. Place rice in dry medium skillet and heat on medium high and stir frequently until rice begins to pop and crackle. Continue to heat 2-3 minutes stirring often. Remove toasted from skillet and set aside.

2. Heat oil over medium heat in large pot with lid and add onion, peppers, olives to skillet and cook until onions are translucent. Stirring occasionally.

3. Add tomatoes, garlic, chik seasoning, salt and oregano to skillet. Cook 1 minutes while stirring.  Add water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, then add brown rice, stir and cover.

4. Reduce to low and simmer for 60 minutes. Do not peak.