Authentic Spanish Rice

Browning the white rice a bit adds
an incredible, nutty flavor.
Once you try this authentic version
of Spanish Rice you will never want
the plain cooked rice again.

Ingredients:
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
Saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil
until onion is slightly transparent.
Add rice and garlic and cook until
rice is lightly browned, stir constantly.
In a separate bowl, combine tomato paste,
chicken broth and all the spices.
Add to the rice and stir well.
Bring heat down to low and simmer
(covered) for about 15 minutes,
stirring occasionally,
checking the rice to make sure
it's done before taking off stove.