Step 1

Place a large sauce pan over medium heat. Pour your olive oil and rice. Stir frequently for two minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic and stir for one additional minute.

Step 5

While the rice and garlic toasts, place your washed Roma tomatoes, water and tomato bouillon cube in a blender. Blend until pureed.

Step 7

Pour the blender ingredients into the pan. Add your onion powder salt and pepper. Stir.

Step 9

Bring to a boil.

Step 11

Once boiling, place a lid on and lower it to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 13

The mixture will still look a little wet. Let stand with lid off for five minutes.

Step 15

Fluff with a fork. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Step 17

Serve with your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex dish for the ultimate side dish. See freezing directions above.