Ingredients:
2 cloves peeled and halved garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice ( not instant or fast cooking)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1/4 cup salsa ( any store brand will do)
1/4 cup chopped diced carrots ( fresh, optional)
1/4 cup frozen corn or 1/4 cup fresh corn (optional)
Directions:
In a heavy pot, cook garlic in oil over high heat until browned, stirring often.
Discard garlic cloves.
Add rice to infused oil and reduce heat to medium high.
Stirring constantly, brown rice.
Add broth, salsa, carrots and corn and reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Fluff rice before serving.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 40 min.