Prep Time: 35 minutes
Makes 12 servings
1 medium tomato, cut up
1/2 small onion, cut up
1 small garlic clove
3 T salad oil
1 1/2 C long-grain rice
3 C water
1 vegetable stock cube (or beef or chicken)
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 1/4 t salt
1/2 C frozen peas
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In blender at medium speed, blend tomato, onion and garlic until smooth; set aside.
In a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil’ cook rice until golden, stirring constantly. Add tomato mixture; cook and stir until all liquid is absorbed.
Stir in water, stock cube, carrot and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed.