Fiesta Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 c.)
2 cans V-8 picante vegetable juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. uncooked regular long grain rice
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook pepper and onion until tender, stirring often. Add V-8 juice and garlic powder.
Heat to boiling. Stir in rice.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
Uncover; cook 5 minutes more or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese.