Mexican Rice With Carrot/peas

Ingredients

1 tb olive oil
1/2 c onion
1/4 c carrot
2 garlic
3/4 c long rice
1/2 c water
1/2 c picante
10 oz tomatoes
1/2 c green peas

Instructions

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Saute onion, carrot and garlic three minutes. Add rice; cook and stir one minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, picante sauce and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered five minutes. Stir in peas. "ChiChi Cookbook",