1 rib celery (chopped) (optional)
1 sm. can peas (optional)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
Water (to cover rice) or chicken broth
1/2 med. bell pepper (chopped) (optional)
2 green onions (chopped)
Dash of comino
1/2 med. tomato (chopped)
4 oz. tomato sauce

Brown rice in 2-3 tablespoons oil, add tomato sauce, water, comino, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer about 1 minute. Add other ingredients, cover and simmer over low heat about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.