Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 c. long grain rice
1 c. water
1 c. tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chillies (optional)

Preparation

Place butter, onion, green pepper and celery in 3-quart microwave dish.
Cook 5 minutes on High.
Stir in rice, water, tomato sauce, tomatoes and chillies.
Cover and cook 25 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes.