Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, (about 6 cloves)
  • 4 cups long grain rice
  • 3 medium carrots, (diced)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can plain tomato sauce
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • cilantro for garnish

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until light brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to medium-low and add peas, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder
  • Cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove rice from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Fluff and serve.