Cuban Brown Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c water
- 1/2 c brown rice
- 1/8 t salt
- 1t olive oil
- 1/2 c finely chopped red pepper
- 1/2 c chopped green onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 t chili powder
- 1/4 t ground cumin
- 7 ounce can no-salt added whole kernal corn, drained
- 1 T canned chopped green chiles
Instructions
serves 4. In a medium saucepan, bring water, rice and salt to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pepper;cool, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add green onions, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add corn and chilies; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Carefully press some hot rice mixture firmly into a 1/2cup measure. Unmold timbale onto serving plate. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve immediately.