Mexican Rice | Easy Side Dish Recipes - INSTABOMB

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (or 1/2 cup tomato sauce)
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (for color, optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots mix (optional)
• 1 fresh jalapeño, whole (optional, for added flavor)