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Here's my simple version of the south-of-the-border rice dish you find in boxes in the stores. It's better for you, and tastes better, too!

Spanish Brown Rice

1 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 medium plum tomato, chopped
1/8 medium green pepper, minced
1/8 small yellow onion, minced
2 small jalapeños, chopped (if you like your Mexican food spicy)
1 tsp ground red pepper (increase if you like your food spicy)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cilantro

Set water on high heat until it reaches boiling. Add rice, tomato, green pepper, and yellow onion. Clean and seed the jalapenos, then add them (keep the seeds for an even spicier dish). Add the spices. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and everything is blended.

Serves 2