Spanish Rice

My grandmother taught me to make spanish rice and over time I have made some changes to make it easier. This recipe tastes better with the bacon grease.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons bacon grease or 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup rice
• 1  cup  mild cilantro salsa
• 2  cups water
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 1  tablespoon cumin
•  salt and pepper
• 1  garlic cloves, pressed or 1  garlic powder, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen peas and carrot (optional)

Directions

1. Lightly brown rice in bacon grease/or olive oil.
2. Add salsa, water, and remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
4. Add frozen peas and carrots if desired.
5. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6. stir and serve.