Spanish Rice

Recipe from Jim Robinson, S/V Pelikan VI

Ingredients:

• 1 Spanish or yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tbsp. Worstershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• hot sauce to taste

Heat olive oil in 3 qt. sauce pan.  Saute onion and pepper for 3-5 min.  Add remaining ingredients.  Bring to boil.  Cover.  Simmer on low for 30 min.  Let stand 5 min.  Serve.

Serves 6-8.  

Leftovers:  Add a little balsamic vinegar to room temperature leftovers and serve as a rice salad for lunch.