Mexican Rice

 I found this Mexican rice recipe at https://www.bigbearswife.com/homemade-mexican-rice/ and did NOT want to lose it, so I'm sharing it on my blog. If you like this recipe, be sure to check out more good recipes at https://www.bigbearswife.com.

Makes about 7 cups of rice

Prep time = 10 minutes

Cook time = 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 TBSP butter
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• 4 cups water
• 2 TBSP tomato paste
• 1 TBSP Knorr Chicken Bouillon Powder

Directions:

1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter and add garlic.
3. Cook garlic in melted butter for 3 minutes.
4. Add rice to skillet.
5. Stir and cook rice until toasty and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
6. While rice is toasting, whisk water, tomato paste and seasonings together in a bowl.
7. When rice is toasted, add water mixture.
8. Bring to a boil and stir well.
9. Reduce to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes*, covered, until water is absorbed.
10. Fluff with a fork and serve.

*Cooking time may depend on skillet size and stove top temperature.