Friday, June 10, 2011

Mexican Rice

Great side dish served alongside quesadillas, grilled tri tip or chicken, and enchiladas, or excellent in burritos, tacos, or tostadas! Very tasty, very easy!

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup long grain or medium grain rice
1tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup {approx. 6 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
Feta cheese, optional


1) Heat oil in pan, and add rice. Cook rice in oil until golden brown and puffy, stirring constantly so rice doesn't burn. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with garlic salt and cumin. Once rice begins to turn golden, add onion and cook until tender.

2) Add in tomato sauce and 2 cups chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Top with feta cheese if desired.


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, looks delicious!!!

Kristin said...

That looks yummy. I have been looking for a good spanish rice recipe, so I'll definitely have to try this one.

MN said...

It's easy and very tasty! Let me know how you like it! :)

Jen Pryor said...

i'm trying your rice this week! veg stock instead of chicken, but i'll bet it will still taste yummers. never thought of cooking the rice with tomatoes, i always add them afterward. very smart, lady!

MN said...

Awesome, Jen, let me know how it turns out!