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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lovely Mexican Rice that goes well with tacos or any other Mexican dish. Ingredients:
2 cups long grain white rice |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1 yellow onion, cut into 1 inch chunks |
1 bell pepper, any color cut into 1 inch pieces |
3 garlic cloves, minced or 3 teaspoons garlic powder |
3/4 cup tomato puree |
2 teaspoons sea salt |
2 3/4 cups chicken broth |
3/4 cup frozen peas |
Directions:
1. Add the oil to the pan and put heat on to medium high. Add the rice and saute until golden brown approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
2. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute another 5 - 10 minutes.
3. The important thing is to make sure the rice is toasted to a nice golden brown.
4. Using a garlic press, add the minced fresh garlic by squeezing the press and cutting off
5. the garlic as it comes out, with a knife.
6. Continue to saute for an additional 3 minutes. You will notice a wonderful garlic aroma.
7. Add the tomato puree, chicken broth and salt. Stir and turn heat up to high. Bring to a full boil while stirring. Continue to boil for 2 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. When it's done, turn off the heat, remove the lid and stir in the peas.
10. wait 5 minutes before serving.
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