Mexican rice

(from bowden’s recipe box)

Try adding some tomato sauce or paste next time for more tomato flavor.

Source: Originally from Quick Mexican Cooking (update book title)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Mexican, Sides

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 t olive or canola oil
  • 1 cup white rice (long grain works better)
  • 1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups water (or 1 can full)
  • 1 t salt
  • cayenne to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in pan

  2. Add celery, garlic and onion and cook until soft

  3. Add rice and cook for another 2 minutes to brown slightly.

  4. Add remaining ingredients

  5. Lower heat to simmer, cover pan, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add liquid if necessary.

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