Tomato Pilaf

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked regular rice
• 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Cook and stir tomatoes and onions in butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 14 minutes without lifting cover or stirring.
3. Remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and let steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.