Arroz con queso y pimentón (Reis mit grüner Paprika und Käse)

Zutaten

• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• Salt
• 1 1/2 cups of grated queso blanco or mozarrella cheese

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Heat the oil and butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and garlic cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the rice, salt and stir quickly until it is well-coated about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 20 minutes. Add the cheese.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.