Mexican Rice II

Mexican Rice

TOTAL TIME

35mins

PREP 10 MINS

COOK 25 MINS

INGREDIENTS    Nutrition

SERVINGS 4                UNITS US

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 130g tomato paste
• 1cup chicken stock

 

DIRECTIONS

1.   Heat the oil in a medium NON STICK! pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2.   Add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until well coated in the oil.

3.   Add the tomato paste, cumin and stock to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover tightly with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice tender.

4.   Fluff up the grains with a fork and serve as a side dish.

5.   Yum!