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Spanish Rice

1.5 T
1 c
1/4
2 cloves
1
1
3/4 t
1/2 t
2 1/2 c
1/2 c
SOME
1/2 t
1/3 c
1
2 T
oil
white long-grain rice
onion, diced
garlic, minced
small roma tomato, diced
jalapeno or 1/2 bell, seeded/de-veined
ground cumin
salt
water (total of 3 c liquid)
tomato sauce (or 1/4 c water, 1/4 c paste)
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
paprika or chili powder
cubed chicken
juice of small lime
finely chopped cilantro
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add rice and stir constantly about 5 minutes until the rice begins to lightly brown. Add vegetables and spices and stir 2 more minutes. Add water and sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and simmer 20-25 min until the water is gone. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 min, covered. Serves 8.

Rice Baked Squash

1
salt
pepper
4 c
1
1 c
large summer squash (1 foot long)
salt
pepper
precooked brown rice
small chopped onion
frozen peas
chopped precooked ham
ground ginger
garlic powder
soy sauce
Slice squash in half and remove seeds. Place in a baking dish split side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix remaining ingredients except soy sauce and pile onto the squash. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 hr and 20 min. Add some soy sauce.