Spanish Rice I

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (can use up to ¼ cup)
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock if vegetarian)
• 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste or 1 cup of diced fresh or cooked tomatoes
• pinch of oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large skillet brown rice in olive oil, medium/high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic.
3. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
4. In a separate sauce pan bring stock to a simmer.
5. Add tomato sauce, oregano, and salt.
6. Add rice to broth.
7. Bring to a simmer. Cover.
8. Lower heat and cook 15 – 25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.
9. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.