Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 c. long grain rice
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. chicken stock base
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 3 1/2 c. water
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch squares
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, cut in 1/4-inch slices

Method

  • Melt margarine in large skillet.
  • Add rice and cook until golden brown.
  • Add tomato sauce and cook until dry.
  • Add garlic salt, chicken base, chili powder and water.
  • Cover and steam for 20 minutes.
  • Add tomato, green pepper, onion and celery; steam 25 minutes longer, until rice is tender, but not dry.
  • Makes 8 servings.