Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain rice
3 Tbsp. oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small tomato or 3 oz. tomato sauce
1/4 c. fresh or frozen peas and carrots (optional)
2 c. boiling chicken broth
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Saute the rice in hot oil until golden brown.
Add onion, garlic and vegetables.
Cook slightly.
Add boiling stock, salt and tomato sauce.
Return to a boil, then lower heat, cover and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed.