Ben'S Mom'S Spanish Rice
["2 cloves garlic, chopped", "1/4 c. finely chopped onions", "2 c. uncooked rice", "2 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "1 can tomato sauce", "4 c. water or chicken broth", "1 c. cooked, cubed chicken (optional)", "1 c. peas and carrots (optional)"]
["Pour oil in a large skillet pan over medium heat. Saute garlic, onions and salt until slightly browned.", "Add rice; continue to saute until rice is slightly browned.", "Remove from heat; add 1 can tomato sauce and water or broth.", "If desired, add in optional ingredients at this time. Bring to a boil over high heat.", "Lower flame, cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until water is absorbed."]
["garlic", "onions", "rice", "salt", "vegetable oil", "tomato sauce", "water", "chicken", "peas"]