1 c. uncooked rice
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/3 c. water
1 med. onion, sliced
1 green pepper, cut in 1" chunks
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf
6 pork loin chops, 1/2" thick
Salt, pepper & paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use large covered casserole dish. Add rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion, green pepper and seasonings. Blend ingredients. Arrange rice and vegetables in an even layer. Trim excess fat from pork chops; season with salt, pepper and paprika. Place chops on top of rice and vegetables. Cover dish, cook 1 hour or until meat is tender. Before serving, remove bay leaf and stir rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.