Spanish Rice III

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * Spanish rice recipe serves 4.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
 * ¼ cup chopped celery
 * 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
 * 2½ cups cooked rice
 * 1 can (14.5 to 16 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon pepper
 * ¼ to ½ cup shredded Mexican combination cheese

Directions

 * 1) In a large skillet over low heat, melt butter or margarine; saute onion, green bell pepper and celery until vegetables are tender.
 * 2) Add rice, tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
 * 3) Remove Spanish rice from heat and stir in cheese.