Portuguese Spiced Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup rice
2 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ketchup
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms or (10 ounce) can baby clams, rinsed
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any colour) (optional)

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a large microwavable casserole dish with a lid. Cook in the microwave on high for 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.