Arroz De Mexico (Mexican Rice)

Another favorite from my little "Low Fat Mexican Recipes" book. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  cups rice, uncooked
• 3  cups fat free chicken broth
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
• 1  carrot, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté rice until golden.
2. Add 1/2 cup broth, onion and bell pepper and sauté for 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in remaining broth, peas, tomatoes, carrot and seasonings.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed.