Spanish Brown Rice

By GratefulSea

You probably don't need me telling you that brown rice is a much healthier alternative to white rice. This recipe comes from Whole Foods.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1-1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
• 2-3/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup crushed canned tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho or other chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

In an ovenproof saucepan or small Dutch oven, heat oil on top of the stove over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño peppers and cook, stirring often, about 4 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook 1 minute more.

Add water, tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil, stir and cover.

Bake, without stirring, until rice is tender, about 1 hour. Fluff with a fork and serve.