Mexican Rice

Lovely Mexican Rice that goes well with tacos or any other Mexican dish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

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.