Spanish Rice - OAG Style

My recipe of the week is great as a side dish, or as a meal on its own.

Spanish Rice - OAG Style

 Ingredients:

4 cups of OAG veggie-rice
1 tablespoon lard, butter, or coconut oil (lard is best for flavor)

1 cup red onion, small dice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 t coriander

½ t cumin

1 t oregano

1 t salt

1 cup fresh tomatoes, small dice

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions:
In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté onions in lard with a pinch of salt for 8-10 minutes, or until very soft and translucent.
Add the dry spices, remaining salt, and garlic and stir to combine, stirring and cooking another minute. (Add a tablespoon of water if the spices get stuck)
Add veggie-rice and sauté another 8-10 minutes, or until the rice is soft.
Turn off heat and stir in tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro.