Spanish Rice II

• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• onion↗1

  chopped

• garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• jalapeno pepper↗1

  minced

• texmati rice↗1 1⁄2 cups
• water↗2 1⁄2 cups
• diced tomatoes1

  14 ounce, undrained

• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, and pepper until crisp-tender.

2. 2

   Add rice; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes until rice becomes opaque.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Cover and decrease heat, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender.

5. 5

   Let stand off heat for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Fluff with fork and serve.