White Rice with Vegetables

Ingredients:

• ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups hot water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup fresh or frozen corn, peas, carrots, or peppers (optional)

1. In medium pan, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and rice.  Add hot water and salt.  Bring to a full boil.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.  If desired, add vegetables, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
2. Uncover, give rice a full turn and cover again.  Turn heat off.
3. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension