Creole Rice

Ingredients

• 2 10 oz cans tomatoes with green chiles undrained
• 1 12 c water
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 12 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 12 tsp dried whole oregano
• 14 tsp salt
• 12 c chopped green pepper
• 12 c chopped green onions
• 1 c uncooked rice

Directions

1. Drain tomatoes reserving 1 cup juice
2. Combine juice water and next 5 ingredients in a large saucepan
3. Bring to a boil add vegetables and rice
4. Cover reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
5. Yield 4 to 6 servings