Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.67 cups diced onion
• 1.5 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ , 8 ounce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.13 teaspoons powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Place onions in the pan, and sauté until golden.

2. 2

   Add rice to the pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. Mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Occasionally stir.