Thursday, August 31, 2017

Mexican Haystacks

D*Delicious and BrightBlueKitchen
Serves 6

1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 c rice*
1 can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp chicken base
1 1/2 c water
1/4 tsp (ish) cumin
1/4 t chili powdersalt & pepper to taste
fresh cilantro (optional - I didn't have any)
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup frozen peas


*It called for basmati.  I used long grain, since that's all I had.  I'm sure it'd be great with basmati.

Cook it all in one pan!!!

Heat olive oil in a large skillet (that has a lid!) & saute onions.  Add garlic toward the end so it doesn't scorch.  When onions are translucent, stir in rice until toasted (just a couple minutes).  Add everything else except cilantro.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat TO LOW & simmer until rice is cooked.  BE CAREFUL not to let it go too long.  This said 13-16 mins, but I would maybe check after 10. 

Serve on top-
black beans, fresh tomatoes, cheese, "guac" which turned out to just be packaged smashed avocados, sour cream, & crunched up tortilla chips.  Salsa would be good,

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