How to Make Basic Mexican and Spanish-Style Red Rice

Ingredients (8)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 medium onion (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (homemade, canned, or made from bouillon cubes/powder)
• 1 cup tomato puree
• Optional: 4 heaping tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, green beans, bell pepper, peas, etc.)