It's Friday Night...What's for Dinner?

YAY! IT'S FRIDAY!  I'm so glad it's Friday because now I can really outdo myself tonight with dinner.  I don't have school and neither does my husband.  So we can enjoy a heavier dinner.  We decided that the menu tonight will be Spanish Rice.  I came upon this recipe from one of my coworkers.  I love it this recipe especially because I have made additions to this recipe to fit my standards.  Just to give you an idea of what additions I made to this recipe was the following:  Grilled chicken with corn, peas, and carrots.  These additions add spice, color, and flavor.  I love this recipe and so does my husband.  Go ahead and try this recipe, you wont regret it!  Plus, make your own additions based on other complimentary foods!

Recipe:  Spanish Rice

  Prep Time = 10 minutes
Picture from Google.com                      Cook Time = 30-45 minutes
                                                                          Total Time = 40-55 minutes

Ingredients:

• Olive oil ( enough to cover the base of the frying pan)
• Water ( boil 4 quarts in a pot)
• Salt ( 1/2 tablespoon)
• Rice ( 1 Cup)
• Onion ( 1 medium and diced)
• Tomato paste ( 1 small can)

Directions:

Step 1:  Boil water in a pot.
Step 2:  Heat oil in frying pan on medium high.
Step 3:  Add rice and onion to the frying pan.
Step 4:  When rice and onion are golden brown, ADD tomato paste.
Step 5:  Add boiling water to the frying pan.
Step 6:  Set heat down on low and let the rice cook for about 30-45 minutes.
Step 7:  Once water has evaporated, turn of heat.

*Serve and ENJOY!
*Suggested sides:  Chicken and vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)