NAVAJO AVOCADO RICE

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This is a different rice dish. It has a great combination of spices along with small chunks of avocado. It is pretty tasty.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup regular uncooked rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, ground
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 avocado

Steps:

  • 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.

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