Maria's Spanish Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Directions:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden. Stir in rice and saute until rice begins to brown. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in pimentos. Reduce heat, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.