Mexican Rice Pilaf

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, instant brown rice, chili powder, pepper, ground cumin, red bell pepper, tomato, shredded monterey jack cheese

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13935/mexican-rice-pilaf/ (may not work)