Southwestern Rice Pilaf

Name: Southwestern Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: SouthWest,
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 package rice pilaf; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes drained; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro

This show-stopping side blends the bold flavors of the Southwest with Zatarain’s® Rice Pilaf. Add just five ingredients to the long grain rice and orzo combo, plus water, to create a side worthy of any mouth.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 package Zatarain's® Rice Pilaf
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix water, Rice Mix, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, chipotle chili powder and cumin in large skillet. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
2 Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
3 Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.