Alicia's Spanish Rice

Submitted by Kerena

"A great friend passed this on to me and I think her dearly. It is one of my favorite recipes for Spanish Rice."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 pot
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with jalapenos
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Fry onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent then add rice. Fry for a few minutes more.
2. Slowly add chicken broth and juice from tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
3. Crush up tomatoes with your fingers and add to rice. Give it a quick stir and then let it come to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low.
4. Cover and simmer 18-25 minutes depending upon how moist you like it.