STEWED TOMATOES AND RICE BY FREDA

Stewed Tomatoes and Rice By Freda image

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

STEWED TOMATOES & RICE SIDE DISH BY FREDA
1 lg onion diced and chopped
1/2 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 C chopped & diced celery
5 Tbs cooking oil ( approx)
1 C long grain, uncooked rice
2 C water or chicken broth
1 tsp garlic pdr or fresh garlic if desired
2 cans (16oz) stewed tomatoes chopped
option: season with salt & pepper if desired

Steps:

1. Heat Oil on Med-High heat Add: Onions, Bell Pepper, Celery, Garlic Saute only until slightly tender, But not cooked all the way.
2. Add: Rice and Saute with Vegies, only till Rice slightly changes its Color, Toss frequently, so as to not Burn.
3. Add: Water or Broth to rice Mixture. Bring to Boil; Reduce Heat to Simmer, Cover Cook for 25-30 Min. (DO NOT STIR) or cook till rice is Tender and Fluffy. Then, Fluff with Fork.
4. Heat Tomatoes to Hot, in sperate Pan or in Bowl in Microwave.
5. Serve STEWED Tomatoes over this Cooked Rice. Enjoy this as a side Dish and addition to any meal.