Mexican Rice With Carrots And Peas

  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup(s) onion(s); chopped
  • 1/4 cup(s) carrot(s); diced
  • 2 garlic clove(s); minced
  • 3/4 cup(s) rice, long grain
  • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 1/2 cup(s) picante sauce
  • 1 can (10 1/2 oz) rotel tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup(s) green peas

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Saute onion, carrot and garlic three minutes. Add rice; cook and stir one minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, picante sauce and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered five minutes. Stir in peas.

Contributor: ChiChi Cookbook

Yield: 6 servings