Lone Star Rice

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

1/2 cup tomatoes with

green chilies

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups water

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh

cilantro



In a skillet sauté onion and

green pepper

in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce

heat and simmer covered about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired.