Instructions:

Yield: 6 servings

1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 cup Onion; chopped
1/4 cup Carrot; diced (1/4 inch)
2 ea Garlic cloves; minced
3/4 cup Long grain rice
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Picante or taco sauce
10 oz Can diced tomatoes/chilies*
1/2 cup Green peas
1/2 cup Diced cooked ham (optional)

*Rotel brand or ChiChi brand

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Saute onion, carrot and garlic three minutes. Add rice; cook and stir one minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, picante sauce and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered five minutes. Stir in peas. Stir in ham if used.