Spicy Mexican Rice

Spruce up your rice with store bought salsa and diced fresh vegetables

One half cup canned diced tomatoes
One half cup diced green bell pepper
One half cup diced onion
One quarter cup diced carrots
One quarter cup salsa
2 cloves minced garlic
one quarter tsp salt
1 cup water
1 cup long grain rice

In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, carrots, salsa, garlic sat, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Add rice, stir once with a fork, cover and reduce heat. Cook 25 minutes. Let stand, covered 5 minutes, then uncover, transfer to a mixing bowl and fluff with a fork.

Enjoy!