Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice
3 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 1/2 c. stewed tomatoes
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. oregano

Preparation

Saute onion, pepper, garlic and celery in oil in skillet. When tender, add rice.
Stir until well mixed and grains are semi-fried.
Add tomatoes, seasonings and hot water.
Stir until well mixed.
Do not cover.
Cook over very low heat until rice is dry, light and fluffy, 20 to 25 minutes.