Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/3 cup diced cooked carrot

Method

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute rice in hot oil until lightly browned.
  • Add onion, garlic and salt and cook over low heat until onion is tender.
  • Add tomatoes and cook over medium heat until softened.
  • Add water and cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
  • Stir in broth, peas and carrots.
  • Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 10 minutes.