Spanish Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 cube chicken-flavored bouillon
• 4 cups water ((or 4 cups chicken lower sodium chicken broth - and no bouillon))
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• dash garlic pepper
• chopped fresh cilantro ((optional))
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Instructions:

1. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add rice and cook, stirring until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Combine bouillon and water in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 3 minutes.
4. When rice is brown, add bouillon mixture, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to the pan.
5. Stir and cover the pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and top with cilantro if desired.