Easy Baked Mexican Rice

roma tomatoes, core removed and cut into quarters

yellow or white onion, skin removed and cut into quarters

vegetable oil

long-grain white rice

garlic, minced

jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced ((leave the seeds in if you want extra heat))

reduced sodium chicken broth

tomato paste

salt (to taste)

minced fresh cilantro ((divided))

green onions, sliced

lime ((juiced))