Two-chile Green Rice

Ingredients

• ¾ cup long-grain rice
• 1 – 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, sliced (white and ⅔ of green)
• 1 – 2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
• ½ lime, juice of
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1¾ cups water
• salt

Directions

1. Saute green onions and serrano peppers 2 minutes in olive oil.
2. Add the rice and saute another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add lime juice, chile powder and oregano and continue sautéing another minute or so.
4. Pour in water, add cilantro, bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer on very low heat for 15 minutes or until rice is done.
5. salt to taste.