Vegetarian Spanish Rice

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 spanish onion chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper diced
• 1 jalapeno small, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste
• cheese

1. Brown rice in 2 tbs. of oil until toasty. At the same time, saute veggies (minus the tomatoes) in a pan with 1/2 tbs. of oil until the onions are almost translucent
2. Turn off heat on veggies. Add water, tomato sauce, and spices to the rice. Stir to incorporate. Bring to boil.
3. When the rice starts boiling, add veggies. Stir. Lower heat to a simmer. Cover with lid. Simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork. Test rice for tenderness and flavor.
5. Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream on top. Healthy tip: no fat Greek yogurt tastes just as good with less calories and fat.

brown rice, water, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, chili powder, garlic, cumin powder, olive oil, salt, cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Vegetarian-Spanish-Rice--1176504 (may not work)