MEXICAN RICE

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 T yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 t cumin
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1-3/4 chicken broth
• 3 T fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over med heat. Add onion, rice, salt and pepper and cumin. Saute stirring for about three minutes. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth and 2 T cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit. Stir with a fork and add the rest of the cilantro.

Serves 6

Served with chicken thighs and a Mexican-style salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, olives, etc).