Spanish Rice

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Green Pepper
2 Tablespoons butter
Water
1 Can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped and drained, reserve the liquid
1 Cup Long Grain Rice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

In microwave heat onion and green pepper in a 2 quart casserole dish with the butter. Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes stopping to stir once. Add enough water to the reserved liquid to make 2 cups. Add to the casserole dish with all the rest of the ingredients. Heat covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.
From Noelia Blatz