Louisiana Creole Rice

By marmar

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.0 reduced-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can (8 oz.) reduced-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup long-grain white rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, add broth, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Bring broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low.

Simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Place rice in a serving dish. Serve immediately.