Mexican Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1.5 cups brown rice instant
• 1  jalapeno minced seeded
• 1 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
• 1  onion chopped
• 1  bell pepper red chopped
• 1 large tomatoes seeded chopped
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.