Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
2
tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1
cup chopped onion
1
green bell pepper, chopped
3
garlic cloves, chopped
2
6-ounce packages long-grain and wild rice mix (reserve seasoning packets for another use)
1
/2 tablespoon chili powder
1
15-ounce can tomato sauce
1
/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3
cups canned chicken broth, heated
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Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until just soft, about 8 minutes. Add rice and chili powder and stir until well blended, about 1 minute. Mix in tomato sauce and heat through. Mix in 1/4 cup cilantro and broth. Bring mixture to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer rice to bowl. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.