Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 1 1/4 c. onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 1/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes; 3 3/4 c. chicken stock; 1 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste (optional); 2 1/2 c. long grain rice; 3/4 tsp. ground cumin

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/4 c. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 1/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes
3 3/4 c. chicken stock
1 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste (optional)
2 1/2 c. long grain rice
3/4 tsp. ground cumin

Directions

1

Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2

Stir in rice and cook about 1 minute.
3

Stir in onion and garlic and saute about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent.
4

Stir in remaining ingredients.
5

Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
6

Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
7

Let stand 5 minutes.
8

Fluff rice and serve.