Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup rices – uncooked, rinsed and drained (rice of your choice, we have found that Della Light Brown Basmati works really well)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1  1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (we used Pacific Organic Vegetable Broth)
  • Pinch dried jalapeño pepper flakes* or 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, cut in rings
  • Chopped green onions
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeño 

Instruction

  • Combine the dry spices in a small bowl, stir to incorporate. Set aside.
  • Combine tomato sauce, water and vegetable broth together. Set aside.
  • Rinse and drain 1 1/2 cups of rice, then place in a rice cooker.
  • Combine the dry spices to the liquids and mix well to incorporate, then add to the rice cooker, gently stir. Stir in the jalapeño.  
  • Set the rice cooker to the appropriate setting.
  • When the rice is done, transfer to a serving bowl, fluff with a fork.
  • Enjoy as a delicious side dish or incorporate into your favorite Southwestern dishes.