Cheesy Red Hot Rice

I love to cook rice because it is a great whole grain to include in a balanced dinner. However, plain rice can be quite boring. I am often in search of great, nutritious rice recipes and this is one that I tried out and was pleased with.

Cheesy Red Hot Rice
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2011/10/secret-recipe-club-cheesy-red-hot-rice.html

Ingredients
1 small sweet onion, chopped finely
1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice OR white rice (we prefer brown)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can diced tomatoes (15oz)
3 cups water
1 teaspoon lite salt
1/2 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan Cheese
chili powder, just a pinch - OPTIONAL

Directions
-In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion until soft. This should take no more than 2 minutes.
-Add the rice, oregano, tomato, salt, chili powder and water and stir everything to combine.
-Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is soft and cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
-Remove from heat and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb additional liquid.
-Stir one more time and top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Enjoy! :)