Summer Basmati Rice Pilaf

Total time: 20 minutes
   A simple addition of some tomato and pepper adds flavor and color to Basmati rice.  We're just using bits from other dishes....

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) Basmati rice
• 1/4 green bell pepper
• 1/4 onion
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 1/4 tomato

 Instructions:

• Chop onion and pepper.  
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  
• Add onion, pepper, and sauté about 3 minutes, or until softened.  
• Add rice and sauté, stirring for 1 minute longer. 
• Add stock, cover and cook rice for length of time on package. 
• Roughly chop tomato.
• When rice is done, fluff with a fork, stir in tomato and serve.