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
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
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Heat oil in pan
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Add celery, garlic and onion and cook until soft
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Add rice and cook for another 2 minutes to brown slightly.
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Add remaining ingredients
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Lower heat to simmer, cover pan, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add liquid if necessary.