Texas Style Spanish Rice
["1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. chopped green pepper", "2 Tbsp. cooking oil", "1 c. uncooked long grain rice", "1/2 c. tomatoes with green chilies", "1/4 tsp. ground turmeric", "1 tsp. ground cumin", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "2 c. water", "2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)"]
["In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes.", "Add rice and stir until coated with oil.", "Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water.", "Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.", "Add cilantro if desired.", "Yield: 6 servings."]
["onion", "green pepper", "cooking oil", "long grain rice", "tomatoes", "ground turmeric", "ground cumin", "salt", "garlic powder", "water", "fresh cilantro"]