Greek Tomato Pilaf

Greek Tomato Pilaf

Ingredients

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

Cooking Directions

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