Portuguese Rice Recipe

• 1 cup long-grain Rice
• 1 Green Pepper (diced)
• 2-3 large Tomatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
• 1½ cups Water
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• ¾ tbsp Olive Oil

• Heat olive oil in a frying pan and saute onions.
• Add green pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for additional 10 minutes.
• Stir in in rice and stir 2-3 times.
• Pour water and flavor with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat until rice turns tender and water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and leave undisturbed for 5-8 minutes.
• Serve warm.