Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain white rice
2 c. water
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper

Preparation

In oil on heavy skillet over medium heat, saute rice until lightly brown; stir often.
Add onion, celery and pepper and saute 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer (over low heat), covered, 15 minutes.
If it appears a little dry, add 1/4 cup water and simmer 3 minutes longer.
Turn off fire and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6 to 8.