Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 c. long or medium grain rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely diced
• 1 ripe, medium-small tomato, roasted or boiled, cored and peeled or 1/2 (15 oz.) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 c. broth (preferably chicken) or water
• salt (about 1/2 tsp. if using unsalted broth or water)
• 1 c. fresh or defrosted frozen peas (optional)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch dice (optional)
• several sprigs fresh cilantro for garnish