Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped (including green)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 10 Spanish olives, sliced
• 1 TBSP capers
• 2 cups long grain rice, rinse well
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp granulated onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 cups of picante or canned diced tomatoes and green
• chilies (mild) or a combination of both
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Garnish
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Green onions, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil, drizzle

Instructions

1. In a large pan like a dutch oven, heat oil on medium and add all the onion. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent.
2. Stir in garlic and next 9 ingredients. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes.
3. Pour in picante and broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Cover, lower heat and cook for 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork when finished cooking.
5. Garnish with cilantro, chopped green onions, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
6. Variation: Add cooked chorizo or smoked sausage to serve as a main dish.