Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 sweet onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10- ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chillies
  • 12 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe black olives
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepan until onion is soft.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and place a clean dish towel between the lid and the pan and allow to sit undisturbed for 15 minutes or so.
  • Remove lid and towel and fluff rice with fork.