Green Chile Brown Rice

Ingredients:

1	cup	Water Maid® Medium Grain Rice or River® White Rice or River® Whole Grain Brown Rice
1		chicken flavored bouillon cube
1	tsp	vegetable oil
1		green bell pepper, chopped
1		small onion, chopped
1	clove	garlic, chopped
1		jalapeño pepper, chopped
1	tsp	dried oregano leaves
1/2	tsp	ground cumin
		juice of 1 lime
2		green onion, sliced
1/4	cup	cilantro, chopped
		lite sour cream, optional
		low fat cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions, adding the bouillon cube to water.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeño, oregano, and cumin. Sauté 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in cooked rice, lime juice, green onions and cilantro.  If desired, top with optional ingredients.


TIP: To save time, you can substitute 2 cans of chopped green chilies for the bell pepper, onion, and garlic.