Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onions, diced
1 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup uncooked rice
2 medium tomatoes, seeded,peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
salt and pepper
Directions:
Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic, celery, onion, carrot and basil.
Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice and tomatoes and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.