Spanish Rice

This easy and affordable side dish is a great accompaniment to the fajitas, or any other Mexican inspired dish. This dish makes 3-4 servings.

You will need:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or Rotel)
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- ½ onion, diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 chili pepper, diced (if not using Rotel)
- 2 T oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste

Heat oil in a large saucepan or medium to high heat. Add onion, cooking until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Next, add the diced tomatoes and chili pepper, followed by the stock and spices. Stir to combine ingredients and add the rice. Cook on medium to high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, and then turn to low, cooking for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Towards the end of cooking, add the lime juice and any additional salt and pepper to taste.