Rice Veracruz

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry converted rice
• chicken broth
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup poblano pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup seeded tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes (if that extra zing is needed)

Recipe

• 1 cook rice according to package directions, but substitute broth for the water.
• 2 saute onion, bell pepper, and poblano in oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat.(if you choose you can spray the skillet with non-stick spray and add broth to saute the vegetables.).
• 3 cook until soft, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and paprika.
• 4 saute an additional minute & remove from heat.
• 5 stir in rice and remaining ingredients.
• 6 enjoy!