Spanish Rice using RO*TEL--Kristy

• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (if fresh onion not available stir in 2-3 T. dried onions with you add the juice)
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (could use 1/4 t. garlic powder and add with juice)
• 1 cup vegetable juice cocktail
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Whole Tomatoes & Green Chilies

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, sauté rice, onion, green pepper and garlic in
hot oil until the rice is golden.  Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to
a boil.  Reduce heat and cover; simmer for 30 minutes.  Serves 6.