Mexican Vegetable Rice

Submitted by QueenJellyBean

"This is kinda like my friend's mom's spanish rice. It's like Mexican rice but with veggies in it."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons salad oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups rice, uncooked
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

directions

1. In a wide frying pan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic and rice. Cook stirring until onion is limp and rice is opaque.
2. Into the boiling water, stir in salt, cayenne and bouillon until dissolved. Pour over rice mixture and return to boil.
3. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Add peas and carrots and tomatoes.
5. Cook over low heat, stirring just until vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.