Ingredients
1¼ cup long grain rice, rinsed under cold water
2 ½ cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 large Roma tomatoes
4 teaspoons tomato paste
1 packet sazon con culantro y achiote (optional)
½ medium onion, chopped into a few pieces
3 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons oil
1 Serrano pepper, slit down the middle but attached at stem
Instructions
BLEND: In a blender, blend together the water, bouillon, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, sazon, salt and ground cumin until you reach a smooth consistency.
SAUTE: In a 3 quart saute pan or larger, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and saute, stirring constantly for 10 minutes or until the rice deepens to a golden brown color. Add in the blended tomato mixture and bring the rice to a boil.
SIMMER: Tuck the Serrano chili into the rice and water mixture when boiling, lower the heat to low, cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice has soaked up all the water and is cooked. Stir gently as there may be a layer of tomato on top. Cover and let stand 5-10 minutes so the rice soaks up any remaining liquid before serving. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
