MEXICAN-STYLE RICE

SERVES 4 to 6

I usually serve this with a Mexican meal. It is very good and easy.

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 cup chopped onions

1/4 cup chopped peppers

3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long grain rice

4 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (substitute dried if not available)

2-1/2 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add the raw rice and sauté until slightly golden. Add tomato paste and seasoning; sauté an additional 2 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add the water, salt and pepper. Stir once to combine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is done and all moisture is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let set about 5 minutes before stirring. Serve as is or garnish with grated sharp cheese, guacamole, chopped onions and/or sour cream.

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