G-ma's Rice

This is the recipe for my grandma's rice. Being Hispanic, this is about as Mexican as you can get. Good as a side dish, or in a taco with ground beef.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the rice in the oil until there is a golden texture, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, and stir in tomato sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir in water. Cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.