Mexican Red Rice

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tea. salt
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 (14/4 oz) can chicken broth
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, salsa, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove saucepan from heat; remove lid. Cover saucepan with clean kitchen towel; replace lid. Let stand for 5 minutes to let the towel absorb any excess moisture. Remove lid and towel. Add cilantro; fluff rice with a fork.