1/2 sm. onion, finely chopped
1 c. rice, uncooked
2 c. low-sodium tomato juice
1/2 tsp. dried sweet basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. low-sodium corn oil butter
1/4 tsp. pepper

Saute onion, green pepper and rice in butter until lightly browned. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over low heat until rice is tender. Yield: 8 servings.