San Antonio Rice

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Add a Southwest kick to your rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 12-ounce jar fresh salsa, mild or hot
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup fresh or canned corn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/4 cups water
• - Minced fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients, except cilantro, to the inner pot, stir, close the lid and press the White Rice button. When rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm mode, open the cooker, quickly stir and re-cover. Allow to stand for 8-10 minutes before serving. Spoon onto a serving dish, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Makes a flavorful supper or side dish for grilled chicken or fish