Southwestern Rice

Step 1

In a medium saucepan add the rice, salt, oil and garlic.

Step 2

Cook on medium heat; stir and sauté until lightly toasted.

Step 3

Add the tomato sauce and taco seasoning; stir to combine.

Step 4

Turn heat down to low; add the water.

Step 5

Bring to a low simmer; cook until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).

Step 6

During the last 5 minutes of cooking add the beans, corn and chiles; stir to combine.

Step 7

Cook long enough to heat through.

Step 8

Stir in the cilantro right before serving.