Brown Spanish Rice (THM: E, low-fat)

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

brown rice, uncooked

small red OR white onion, diced

green bell pepper, diced

2 cups

water

10 1/2 oz

can of diced tomatoes with chilies ~ mild, original or hot (i.e. Rotel)

2 tbsp

chili powder ***This makes a medium-hot level of spice; if you want a mild level of spice use 2 t. of chili powder.

1 tsp

salt

green onions, optional for garnish