Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
2 tsp. olive oil or cooking oil
1 c. long grain rice
1 c. chopped, peeled tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a skillet, cook green pepper, onion, garlic, basil and rosemary in hot oil until vegetables are tender.
Stir in rice, chopped tomato, salt, pepper and 2 cups water.
Cook covered over low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is done.
Makes 6 servings.
For family gatherings or reunions, double all ingredients.