Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 c. water or chicken broth or combination
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet and saute rice until golden brown. Add vegetables and seasonings and saute 1 to 2 minutes more. Add water or broth and tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Fluff and serve. Yum! Freezes very well in bag.