Shar's Mexican Rice

3-4 Tab. olive oil
2 c. rice (white basmati suggested)
1 onion, finely chopped
3 c. water
1/4 c. chicken broth powder (can substitute can of regular chicken broth instead)
1/2 15 oz. can tomatoes (fire-roasted muir glen brand suggested)
1 Tab. roasted garlic
1 Tab. mexican seasoning (can use any mixture of cumin, chile powder, onion powder, crushed red peppers, oregano, thyme, basil, black pepper)
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables

In pot, saute onion and rice until rice starts browning. In a pyrex glass, mix chicken broth, water and tomatoes until it makes 4 c. of liquid mixture. Add broth mixture, seasonings and vegetables to rice. Bring to a boil on med. heat and simmer until water cooks down to level of rice. Reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Cook until water is gone (approx. 10 min.).