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Ortega's Mexican Rice
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup long grain white rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
6 fluid ounces water
3/4 cup peeled shredded carrot
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
cumin, to taste (optional)
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add rice, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until rice is golden.
3. Stir in salsa, water, cumin, carrot and peas; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
By RecipeOfHealth.com