Classic Spanish Rice

 

 

1-1/2 cups instant rice

1 onion, cut into thin wedges

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

1-1/2 cups water

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 small green pepper, diced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)

Sliced stuffed green olives

 

Directions

 

In a large skillet, cook the rice, onion and garlic, stirring frequently, in the hot butter over medium heat, until lightly browned.

 

Add in the water, tomato sauce, green pepper, salt and mustard, stirring to blend. Bring to a full boil. Cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork.

 

Garnish with olives.

 

Makes 4 servings.