4 loin pork chops, about 1 1/2 lbs.
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. dry sherry
1 c. raw long grain rice
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 c. boiling water
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chicken broth granules or 1 cube
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

Saute pork chops in olive oil in a large heavy skillet until well browned. Remove from skillet. Add onion, garlic and green pepper. Saute over medium heat until limp. Add rice and saute until lightly browned.

Combine boiling water, chicken broth granules or cube, tomato paste, cumin and sherry; pour over rice. Top with pork chops and cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 20-25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is done.