Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/4 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 1/2 c. hot water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Melt margarine in large pan.
Add rice, onion, pepper and garlic.
Cook until rice is brown.
Add hot water, tomatoes, salt and chili powder.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Makes 7 servings.