Baked Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups parboiled rice , such as Uncle Ben's
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 green bell pepper , finely chopped
• 2 large green onions , sliced
• 0.5 onion , finely chopped
• 1 packet sazón seasoning with saffron , .18 ounce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt , or more to taste
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.75 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place rice in a 9-inch square baking dish. Drizzle in canola oil; stir until rice completely coated. Stir in bell pepper, green onions, and chopped onion; season with sazón seasoning, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine water and tomato sauce in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave until simmering, about 2 minutes. Pour over rice; stir briefly. Tightly cover the baking dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with a fork. Stir in cilantro; squeeze lime juice over top.