Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • 4 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 1 jalapeño (roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Lime (for serving)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and tomato sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, add in the oil and rice. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the rice is golden and toasted.
  • Add in the tomato puree, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer and cover. Cook 20 minutes then turn off the heat, let it sit for 10 minutes before uncovering. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.