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Zippy Skillet Rice

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Description

A quick stovetop dish made with rice, tomatoes, peppers, and zesty seasonings. It’s spicy, flavorful, and perfect as a bold side or a fast vegetarian main course.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup diced pimientos 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, saute rice in butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, pimientos, chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric; mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

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