How to Make Chili Rice with Recipe

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat, while bell peppers add sweetness without spice.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while green onions are often less expensive.

Measure 2 cups of rice and place it in a small pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder to the rice.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic butter to the rice.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the rice.

Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder to the rice.

Stir all the ingredients together in the pot.

Measure water to add to the pot until it reaches the first joint of your index finger when you dip it in the rice.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and stir again.

Place the pot on high heat and bring it to a quick boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and place a heat diffuser under the pot.

Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring several times during cooking.

After 25 minutes, check the rice; it should be a beautiful brown color.

Serve the chili rice with a side of chili or any preferred dish.

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