Dinner tonight was tacos. My kids love tacos cause you pretty much get to build your own plate, definitely a bonus when you have three kids that like completely different things to eat!
I often make rice as a side for tacos or fajitas, and I have to admit I usually just make the boxed kind. But I didn't have any on hand today and little time to go to the store so I decided to just make some. It was so quick and easy, and I had all the ingredients right in my pantry so I think I will ditch the boxed stuff from now on.
(Could you just imagine Gordon Ramsey telling me to wipe the sides of that bowl?)
Quick and Easy Spanish Rice
2 tablespoons Oil
3 cloves Minced Garlic
1 1/2 cups White Rice
2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
8oz can Tomato Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
In a large skillet, lighty saute the garlic. (If you want to use diced onion instead of onion powder, throw in about 1/4 of one here) Add in the rice and saute until light golden brown. (About 5 minutes) Remove from the heat and add in the tomato sauce and the chicken broth as well as your spices. (If I was making this just for adults I would have thrown in some cayenne pepper) Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 mins. Top with some Chopped Parsley, Cilantro or some Shredded Cheese.
