Costa Rican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced thin
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
3 medium carrots, cut in round slices
1 lb. sausage
1 c. long grain rice
2 1/2 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Prepare vegetables.
Combine into one pot.
Put 1/2 cup water into vegetables; cook vegetables until they boil.
Let boil for 10 minutes.
Cover and remove from heat.
Fry sausage until brown (scrambled); drain off grease.
Put sausage aside.
Put 1 tablespoon oil in same pan; heat oil.
Empty rice into hot oil. Lightly brown slowly.
Empty 2 cups water into rice; simmer slowly until done.