Easy Spanish Rice (lighter recipe)

 

1

cup uncooked regular long-grain rice

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 1/2

cups water

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

3/4

teaspoon chili powder

1/8

teaspoon garlic powder

1

can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

• 1 Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook rice and onion in skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown and onion is tender.
• 2 Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.