Catalina’s Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice.
• 2 medium sized tomatoes.
• 2 large garlic cloves.
• 1 tsp cumin.
• 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• 3 tbsp chicken flavored tomato bouillon.
• 2.5 cups water (separate as 1 cup and 1.5 cups).
• 1.5 tbsp diced onion.
• 3 tbsp oil.

Directions

1. Combine the dry ingredients, tomatoes, and 1 cup of water and blend.
2. Bring a large skillet to medium/medium-low heat and add the rice, oil, and onions. Brown the rice until golden brown.
3. Add the wet ingredients and the remaining 1.5 cups of water.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat, cover, and let simmer. The rice is done when the water has evaporated.
5. Optional: After adding wet ingredients, also add: precooked chicken, pork, beef, or any meat of choice; diced jalapeño; and/or mixed vegetables.