Easy Rice Side Dish

Try this easy rice side dish recipe next time you need a side for dinner. This rice recipe consists of 9 ingredients, including green pepper.

What you need:

• 1 c uncooked white rice
  
• 2 c water
  
• 1/2 c celery, sliced
  
• 1/2 c green pepper, chopped
  
• 1/3 c onion, sliced
  
• 1/2 c tomato sauce
  
• 2-3 T vegetable oil
  
• 1 t salt
  
• 1/8 t black pepper
  

What you do:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet or saucepan.  
• Add rice and saute until lightly browned, stirring frequently.  
• Add remaining ingredients and mix.  
• Heat mixture to boil, stirring occasionally. 
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed to desired consistency.  
• Remove from heat and let set, uncovered for 5 minutes.  
• Fluff with fork and serve.
  
• May add a dash of cayenne pepper for some heat.