Spanish Rice I

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons olive oil (can use up to ¼ cup)
 * 1 onion, chopped fine
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * 2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice
 * 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock if vegetarian)
 * 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste or 1 cup of diced fresh or cooked tomatoes
 * pinch of oregano
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) In a large skillet brown rice in olive oil, medium/high heat.
 * 2) Add onion and garlic.
 * 3) Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
 * 4) In a separate sauce pan bring stock to a simmer.
 * 5) Add tomato sauce, oregano, and salt.
 * 6) Add rice to broth.
 * 7) Bring to a simmer. Cover.
 * 8) Lower heat and cook 15 – 25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.
 * 9) Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.