Name: Arroz a la Mexicana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: White Onion - 1 medium; Jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded - 2 medium; Garlic - 2 cloves; Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons; Salt - ½ teaspoon; 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread - ½ teaspoon; Uncooked parboiled (converted) rice - 1 cup; Frozen peas and carrots - 1 cup; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 cup

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Arroz a la Mexicana

1. White Onion - 1 medium

2. Jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded - 2 medium

3. Garlic - 2 cloves

4. Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons

5. Salt - ½ teaspoon

6. 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread - ½ teaspoon

7. Uncooked parboiled (converted) rice - 1 cup

8. Frozen peas and carrots - 1 cup

9. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Arroz a la Mexicana

1. Stage

In food processor or blender, process onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, and salt until smooth; set aside.

2. Stage

In 12-inch skillet, melt Country Crock® Spread over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until golden. Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups water, green peas and carrots, and onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper.