Spanish Rice - butter

Method

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Grease a 9 x 12 x 2-inch casserole dish
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the rice, onion, and green pepper and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the rice is slightly browned and the vegetables are softened.
• Stir in the tomatoes, pimiento, salt, cayenne, and Tabasco.
• Transfer the rice to the prepared baking dish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the dish from the oven, stir the rice, and check for tenderness.
• If the rice is tender but too soupy, cook another 5 minutes.
• If the rice is dry but not tender, add 1/2 cup water and return to the oven, covered, for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is done.
• Great with chicken, beef, or pork.