Spanish Rice

Start by frying the rice in the oil with the garlic, green pepper, and onion. You'll want to use low heat, frying the rice until it takes on a less translucent, whitish appearance. Then add the water and tomato sauce and bring the whole thing to a boil, adding the spices to taste as you go. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and cover. You'll have tasty rice in just twenty minutes or so. If you want this to be more than just a side dish, you can add cooked chicken, pork, or beef and serve a plate of it as a meal.