Brazilian Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup long grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups broth

Preparation

Wash and drain rice.
Set aside.
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Add tomatoes, rice, salt, pepper and water or broth.
Bring to a boil.
Bring heat to medium.
Cook until all bubbles on surface have disappeared.
Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.