Brazilian Style White Rice

Rice is a staple of the Brazilian diet, and there are thousands of ways to prepare it.  For something with a little more flavor, color, and health benefits than your common white rice, try out this recipe.  Write a comment letting us know if you loved it, or what twists on plain rice you enjoy.

Ingredients:

•    1 cup long-grain white rice ( I love basmati rice)
•    2 tablespoons minced onion
•    2 cloves garlic, minced
•    2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
•    1 teaspoon salt
•    2 cups hot water

Directions:

1.    Wash, measure, and mince your ingredients.

2 & 3.  Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown.

4.  Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

To make it extra delicious and healthy, add carrots or broccoli 15 minutes after you pour the hot water in.  Bon Appétit!