Spanish Rice 2

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

1 c  Uncooked long grain rice
4 T  Oil
2 T  Diced bell pepper
3 T  Diced onion
1 t  Dried parsley flakes
3 oz Tomato paste
2 ea Cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 c  Cold water
3/4 t  Salt

Lightly brown rice in oil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add
bell pepper amd onion and saute’ five minutes more, stirring often.
Remove from heat; add parsley, tomato paste and garlic. Stir well and
then add water and salt. Heat mixture to boiling, cover tightly and
simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat
and let steam 10 minutes before serving.