Spicy Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons beef-flavored bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add rice and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Transfer to a bowl; garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.