Basic Mexican Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 cup long grain rice (not instant)
• 2 cloves pressed garlic
• 1 medium finely chopped onion
• 3 medium finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the rice over medium high heat until golden brown.
• 2 stir in the garlic and the onions and saute until onion is golden yellow.
• 3 stir in the tomatoes, broth and season with salt.
• 4 bring to a boil uncovered, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• 5 do not take lid off to peak in!
• 6 remove lid, toss with a fork to fluff and allow to sit for 5 minutes uncovered before serving.