
Tomato Spiced Rice
Struggle Meals - "Rent Week"
5
Prep Time (minutes)
20
Cook Time (minutes)
4
ServingsIngredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 12 ounces frozen peas, thawed
Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium pot with a tight fitting lid.
- Stir in onions and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add cayenne and cumin and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Add rice, then stir in tomatoes and 2 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Then turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking add the peas.
- Turn off the heat and allow to sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.