Simple Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• dash hot sauce
• fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup grated Monterrey Jack

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine water, pepper, onion, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, rice, chili powder, black pepper, and red pepper sauce.
3. Return to boil and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place rice in a serving dish and sprinkle with Monterrey Jack cheese.