posted by Terrytx 06-15-99 12:43 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Navajo Avocado Rice
Recipe By : Houston Chronicle
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 tablespoon each: butter or margarine and olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup regular uncooked rice
1/4 teaspoon each: salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, and turmeric
1 (14-1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 avocado
Place butter and oil in 2-quart pan over medium heat.
When butter is melted, add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until rice looks milky and opaque.
Add salt, oregano, cumin, turmeric and broth.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
Peel and pit avocado; dice.
Fluff up rice with fork; add avocado and toss gently.
Turn off heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.