Mexican Rice 1

By davethibodeaux

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• Salt

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Add rice and cook over moderate heat until golden, stirring often. Add onion, pepper and garlic; cook until onion is soft but not brown. Stir in tomato; cook 30 seconds longer. Add broth and cumin. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Salt to taste.