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Randy Smith

Alisa’s Mexican Rice

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Grains Mexican Rice 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 c Rice
Olive oil
1/2 lg Onion; chopped fine
1 Clove garlic; mashed with a little salt
1 cn Tomatoes
1/2 Bell pepper; chopped (up to)
2 Jalepenos; minced (with or without seeds; depending on heat you like)
1 cn (small) chiles
Plenty of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute the rice, onion & garlic in a little oil until the onion is soft. Put
the tomatoes in a big measuring cup and squish them into pieces.  You need
about 3-1/2 cups of liquid, so add water to the tomatoes til you get this
amount.  Bring to a boil, add the bell pepper, hot pepper & chiles. Cover &
cook 15-20 minutes.  Taste for black pepper.
NORVELLE@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU
(ALISA NORVELLE)
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