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Spanish Rice with Avocado (recipes)


Spanish Rice with Avocado

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Add the avocado just minutes before serving. If overheated, avocado loses its buttery sweetness.





Ingredients:



1tablespoon butter or margarine

1tablespoon olive oil

1small onion, finely chopped

1clove garlic, minced

1cup uncooked rice

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon dried oregano

1/4teaspoon ground cumin

1/4teaspoon ground turmeric

1can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

1small avocado









Preparation:





1.Heat butter and oil in 2-quart pan over medium heat. When butter is melted, add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until rice looks milky and opaque. Add salt, oregano, cumin, turmeric and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Peel and pit avocado; dice. Fluff rice with fork; add avocado and toss gently. Turn off heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with grilled steak and tomato slices if desired.