Tex Mex Rice

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
1 small onion (diced)
1 jalapeño (seeded and minced, optional)
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
â…" cup tomato sauce
chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
lime wedges (for serving)

Prep Time9mins
Cook Time21mins
Servings4

Instructions

Cook rice and onion (and jalapeno if using) in butter over medium heat until onions are tender and rice is golden, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder, and oregano and cook 1 minute more.

Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer and cook 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered.

Fluff with a fork and serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.