How to prepare Vegetable Rice

INGREDIENTS:

• 2tbsp olive oil
• 4strips bacon,chopped
• 1/3cup chopped onion
• 11/2cups regular long grain rice
• 4  tomatoes,peeled and chopped
• 2 1/2cups beef stock or 
• 1 can beef consomme plus 1 can water
• 1tsp salt
• 1/8tsp pepper
• 1cup finely chopped cauliflower
• 1cup cut up fresh green beans
• 1cup frozen peas

PROCEDURE:

   Heat oven to 350F(175C) Heat oil and bacon in large  heavy saucepan or Dutch oven which can be put in the oven.Add onion and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in tomatoes and rice. Add beef stock or consomme-water,salt and pepper.Bring to a boil.Add cauliflower and beans.Cover tightly and simmer 15minutes. Stir lightly with a fork, add peas,cover and simmer 5 minutes more.Put pan in oven,uncovered,for about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed but mixture is still moist.Stir lightly with a fork and serve immediately.