Arroz Guatemalteco

Ingredients

 * 2 cup	long grain rice
 * 2 tbl	oil
 * 1 cup	mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, sweet red peppers, finely chopped, and green peas)
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 4 cup	chicken stock

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in heavy saucepan and add rice.
 * 2) Saute lightly until rice has absorbed the oil, being careful not to let it color.
 * 3) Add mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and chicken stock.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
 * 5) Cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.