Texas Rice
Ingredients
1 C. uncooked rice
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 C. finely chopped onion
1/2 C. finely chopped green pepper
1 C. canned tomatoes, preferably Italian plum style
salt to taste
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin seeds
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
Cooking Instructions
Cook the rice in the butter, stirring frequently. When rice starts to turn golden, add the onion and green pepper. Continue to cook until onion wilts; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes without raising the cover. Let stand until ready to use. The dish may stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serves 4.
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body." (Matthew 26:26)
