Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1/4 c. diced carrots; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. oil; 3/4 c. long grain rice; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. picante sauce; 10 oz. diced tomatoes (1 can); green chilies

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. diced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oil
3/4 c. long grain rice
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. picante sauce
10 oz. diced tomatoes (1 can)
green chilies

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, saute first 4 ingredients for 3 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute and stir often.
2

Add water, sauce, tomatoes and chilies.
3

Cover.
4

Reduce heat to low.
5

Simmer 20 to 30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6

Let stand covered (off heat) 5 minutes.
7

Serve hot.