Vegan Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups white rice
• 3 cups diced tomatoes, not drained, or pureed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups water, or vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onions and the minced garlic in the olive oil for about 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the onions are starting to turn soft.
2. Add in the ground ginger, coriander, cloves, and fresh ground black pepper and stir to combine well.
3. Add the rice and stir for just a minute, in order to coat the rice evenly and well with the spices.
4. Add in the tomatoes, salt, and water or vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring to a low simmer, then cover the pan and allow to simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is completely done cooking.
5. Use this delicious rice to fill up a vegetarian burrito, serve it alongside some homemade refried beans, top it off with some fresh cilantro or enjoy it as it is for a simple side dish to just about any meal.