Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/4 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium low heat until warm.
- Add all spices : cumin seeds, oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add rice and stir and coat rice with spices. Cook rice until slightly toasted.
- Stir in onions and cook until slightly translucent (5-8 min).
- Stir in tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro!