Title: Texas-style spanish rice
 Categories: Main dish, Vegetables, Rice
      Yield: 14 Servings
 
 
      1/4 c  Chopped green pepper
        2 T  Cooking oil
        1 c  Uncooked long grain rice
      1/2 c  Tomatoes with green chilies
      1/4 t  Ground turmeric
        1 t  Ground cumin
      1/2 t  Salt
      1/4 t  Garlic powder
        2 c  Water 2-3 T Chopped fresh cilantro,optional
  
  In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2
  minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes,
  turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil.
  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is
  absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
  
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