Creole Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) cans tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1 c. uncooked rice

Preparation

Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 cup juice.
Combine juice, water and next 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil; add vegetables and rice.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.