Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. uncooked instant rice
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 c. boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add rice and stir until browned.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove bay leaf before serving.