Mexican Rice

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Long-grain white rice
	2 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
	1/4 cup	Onion , chopped
	1 clove	Garlic , minced
	1 cup	Tomato sauce
	1 cup	Chicken broth
	1 cup	Water
	1/2 teaspoon	Salt
	1/4 teaspoon	Cumin , ground
	1/4 cup	Pea , frozen
	1/4 cup	Carrot , diced

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
5. 5 Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, salt, and cumin.
6. 6 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
7. 7 Simmer for about 15 minutes.
8. 8 Add the peas and carrots, cover, and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
9. 9 Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.