Arroz a la jardinera

Description

Arroz a la jardinera

Ingredients

• 1 medium sized Onion, peeled and diced
• 1 large red pepper, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon anniato oil (Achiote)
• 3 or 4 tomatoes, diced
• 1 handful of string beans, diced
• 1 or 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cups diced pumpkin
• 1 lb uncooked rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Procedures

1. Saute the Onion, pepper and garlic on the olive oil.
2. Add the water and cooking oil. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered until the water evaporates.
4. Blend with a ladle, moving the rice from the bottom to the top and viceversa.
5. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender. Do not overcook.