Mexican Rice

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups frozen vegetables (carrots or peas work best)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• aluminum foil (or lid for pan)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil on medium in a large sauce pan. add the rice and toast slightly, turning it frequently, to make sure it doesn't burn.
• 2 once it's started changing color and expanding, add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and veggies. mix ingredients together, then add salt, black pepper, and cumin.
• 3 reduce heat to medium low-ish and cover sauce pan with aluminum foil or lid. let cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.