Easy Mexican Rice

This recipe cooks rice in chicken stock or broth and adds tomato, cilantro, onion, and cumin for color and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 small tomato, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy saucepan and cook rice over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring without browning the rice. Carefully add liquid and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Before serving, fluff rice mixture to mix all ingredients together.

Number of Servings: 4

Notes from the Cook: This is a side dish that can be made often and goes with many main dishes.