Spanish Rice

MizzNezz's Note:

Festive, zippy rice. Goes good with any main dish.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup rice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup diced cooked carrot

Directions:

1. Saute rice in hot oil until light brown.
2. Add onion, garlic, and salt.
3. Cook on low until onion is tender.
4. Add tomatoes, cook until soft.
5. Add water, cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
6. Stir in broth, peas, carrots, and cumin.
7. Cover and simmer until broth is absorbed and rice is tender; about 10 minutes.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I was looking for just the right Spanish rice and I found it! This was very nice served with chili rellenos and refried beans. Thanks for good side dish!

[patticakes]

good but it turned out too moist and i had to take off the lid and try to steam off the excess.