Homemade Mexican Rice (aka Spanish Rice)

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

2 cups

white rice, uncooked

1 1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

cumin

1/2 cup

chopped onion

Anaheim pepper, seeds and membrane removed, then diced

1 can

tomato sauce or diced tomatoes

4 cups

chicken broth

1 cup

fresh or frozen peas & carrots (optional)

Cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Shredded cheese, for topping (optional)