• 1 med onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. Cook onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and cinnamon stick in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until onion softens - 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the broth, sugar, pepper, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tencer and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and discard cinnamon stick if desired.