Sweet Pepper Rice

3 TBSP butter

1 sweet onion, finely chopped

1/2 red pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 cup sugar

1 1/3 cup long grain white rice

3 cups chicken stock

Directions:

1. In a large saute pan, melt butter & add onion & pepper. Cook until soft & onion is translucent. Add cilantro & salt & garlic powder, cook another minute. Add rice & brown. watch closely as not to burn.

2. Dissolve sugar into chicken stock. When completely dissolve, add to rice. Bring to a simmer, turn to low & cover. cook covered for 30 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Serve with these Sweet Lime Chile Enchiladas.