Tex Mex Rice

Serves about 4 side dish servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp light olive oil

• ½ cup finely minced onion

• 2 tbsp finely minced red capsicum

• 1 tsp finely minced garlic

• 1 small fresh green chilli, seeded and finely minced (adjust to taste)

• ½ cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

• ½ tsp chilli powder

• 1 tbsp tomato sauce

• 1 cup chicken stock

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion, capsicum, garlic, and chilli. and cook for 5 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.

3. Stir in the rinsed rice, coating grains evenly with the oil and aromatics using a fork.

4. Mix in chilli powder and tomato sauce until well combined.

5. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with the lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and fluffy.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. To keep warm, place a clean tea towel over the rice and replace the lid.

9. When ready to serve, fluff with a fork and dish out.