Arroz a la jardinera

Description
Arroz a la jardinera

Ingredients

 * 1 medium sized onion, peeled and diced
 * 1 large red pepper, diced
 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 teaspoon anniato oil (achiote)
 * 3 or 4 tomatoes, diced
 * 1 handful of string beans, diced
 * 1 or 2 carrots, diced
 * 2 cups diced pumpkin
 * 1 lb uncooked rice
 * 3 cups water
 * 2 tablespoons cooking oil
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Directions

 * 1) Saute the onion, pepper and garlic on the olive oil.
 * 2) Add the water and cooking oil. Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Add the remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered until the water evaporates.
 * 4) Blend with a ladle, moving the rice from the bottom to the top and viceversa.
 * 5) Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender. Do not overcook.