Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 cup instant brown rice; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen peas; 8 green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 2 Tbs. tomato paste

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
8 green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbs. tomato paste

Directions

1

Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Add rice, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
3

Add corn, peas, green onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano, and saute 1 minute.
4

Spoon tomato paste in 2-cup measuring cup.
5

Add enough boiling water to make 2 cups, and stir to combine.
6

Pour tomato paste mixture into rice, and season with salt and pepper.
7

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
8

Remove from heat, and fluff with fork just before serving.