Easy Mexican Rice

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This is a quick side dish that is great with any Mexican dish.

Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 cup un-cooked rice
  
• 1 cube tomato and chicken bouillon (found in the Mexican food isle at the grocery store)
  
• 2 cups of water
  
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. In a deep pan with a good fitting lid, sauté the rice in olive oil. USE CAUTION – Add one cup water and the bouillon cube. Stir the bouillon cube until it is completely dissolved. Add the cup of frozen vegetables and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Don’t remove the lid while cooking!