Spanish Brown Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

. + 1 tsp. olive oil

1/2

medium onion (, chopped)

medium tomatoes (, chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (, finely chopped)

medium jalapeno (, seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional))

2 tbsp

. tomato paste (, no added sugar)

1 tsp

. sea salt ((or Himalayan salt))

1/2 tsp

. ground cumin

1/4 tsp

. ground smoked paprika

1 dash

ground black pepper

3 cups

cooked brown rice

2 cups

frozen peas and carrots

2 tbsp

. finely chopped fresh cilantro