Rice and Tomatoes
7/7/2005, modified 1/30/2006
George

1 3/4 c water
1 c rice (Cook rice in rice maker as normal.  Allow 20 minutes.)
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1 box broccoli, small pieces, steam normally, allow 8 minutes.
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1 1/2 c chicken broth, made with 1/2 boullion cube in microwave, allow 4 minutes.
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1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz canned contadina tomatoes stewed with herbs
pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
basil

optional:
carrots
celery
peas
corn


Put oil in pan.  Saute onion and garlic until soft, but a little bit of crunch in this recipe is fantastic.  Add prepared chicken broth and tomatoes to pan.  Add pepper and basil.

When rice and broccoli are ready, combine all in a large bowl and stir.

3 LARGE servings.