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Kittencal's Spanish Rice

Created by KittenCal on September 14, 2011

4 to 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped - do not finely mince)
8 ounces dry converted rice (1 cup, for best results use converted)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups salsa (ONLY USE Pace Picante sauce, using other salsas with reduce the flavor)
1 3/4 cups water (or use half chicken broth and water)
Salt & pepper, or to taste
30 grams pimiento stuffed olives (1/3 to 1/2 cup sliced)
Green onions, diced

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (use as much oil as you like).
Step 2: Add in cumin, paprika, chili powder, chili flakes, chopped onions, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until the onions and bell pepper are softened.
Step 3: Add in chopped garlic; cook sirring for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add in rice and stir for 1 minute or until heated through.
Step 5: Add in tomato sauce, Picante sauce, water or broth, seasoned salt. black pepper and olives or thawed peas or corn; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 6: Reduce heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Step 7: Sprinkle the chopped green onion on top.