Spicy Spanish Rice

By bakers_delight85

You can make this rice less spicy by using a more mild variety of canned tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the rice, onion, olives, cumin, tomatoes, water and oil. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Stir in cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the cilantro if desired.