From Spirit of the Harvest and Native American Cooking

Navajo Avacado Rice
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
1 tb each: butter or margarine and olive oil 1 small onion; finely chopped 1 garlic clove; minced
1 c regular uncooked rice 1/4 ts each: salt, dried oregano, ground cumin 1 cn (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 avacado



1 Place butter and oil in 2 qt 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, tumeric and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Peel and pit avacado, dice. Fluff up rice with fork; add avacado and toss gently. Turn off heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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