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Mexican Tomato Fried Rice



Mexican Tomato Fried Rice

Fried rice is an easy and tasty way to use left over rice and vegetables. This is a Mexican inspired tangy and yummy tomato fried rice.  I have used both tomato puree and tomato sauce for this recipe. Try this simple recipe,you will surely love it.

Ingredients
Cooked rice- 3 cup
(cook with chicken broth)
Tomato puree- 3/4 cup
Chopped onion- 1 medium
Minced garlic- 2 cloves
Sweet pepper or bell pepper chopped- 1/2 cup
Paprika- 1/4 tsp
Grated carrot- 3/4 cup
Tomato paste- 2 tbs
Jalapenos -  2 chopped
Oregano and thyme- a pinch
Chopped parsley, rosemary - 2 tbs
Oil
Salt and pepper to taste



Heat oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic for two minutes.
Add tomato puree and paste and allow it to cook and reduce. Season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.
 Add the paprika powder,chopped pepper, jalapenos and grated carrots and stir fry for 2 minutes.
 Add cooked rice, chopped herbs and mix well. Stir fry for one more minute.


Try this,
Hope you will all enjoy!

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