Brazilian Rice

We love rice and this rice came from a friend who keeps a container of it in her fridge. She serves it with every meal.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup long grain white rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups water or 1 1⁄2 cups broth

Directions

1. Wash and drain rice.
2. Set aside.
3. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
4. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper and water or broth.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Bring heat to medium.
7. Cook until all bubbles on surface have disappeared.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.