Fiesta Rice

Your Family will love it Cookbook, from the food editors of Prevention Magazine and Health Books.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup diced onions
1 cup long grain rice
1 clove minced garlic
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn

Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rice and garlic; cook stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the water, tomato paste, chili powder, salt and oregano. Mix well.

Add the peas and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Makes 4 servings