APRON AND PANS - SPANISH RICE

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 sweet onion, chopped
10 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) canned tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) canned chicken broth (stock) 
or 
1 (14.5 ounce) canned vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1/4 cup sliced black olives (may use sliced stuffed green olives as well)
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper



Preparation
Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion and sliced garlic.

Cook until tender and lightly browned.

Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.

Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Remove from heat, and place a thick towel between the pan lid and pan.

Allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and serve.

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