Cajun Rice

* Group 1
1 can 14½ oz tomatoes
½ cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup long grain rice (not converted such as Uncle Ben's)
* Group 2
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp orégano
3/4 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne (or to taste)
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chicken stock

1.  Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.  Add enough stock to tomato liquid to make
1½ cups, reserve.

2.  Chop tomatoes, set aside.  Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in oil until
soft.  Add
* Group 2; cook stirring constantly over medium heat for 1 minute.

3.  Add reserved tomato and tomato liquid.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low,
cover and cook  until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 - 25 minutes.

4.  Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.  Uncover and fluff with a
fork.

Serves 4-6