White Rice Colombian-style

Ingredients

 * 2 cups long grain rice
 * ½ medium onion, chopped
 * 1 large bell pepper, chopped
 * ¼ tsp garlic powder
 * add salt to taste
 * add sliced tomatoes
 * ¼ cup olive oil

Directions

 * 1) In a deep saucepan, saute vegetables in oil; add garlic and salt.
 * 2) Then add 2 cups rice and 4 cups water.
 * 3) Cover rice and set setting on medium high, leave it for 14 minutes and never open until 14 minutes are up.
 * 4) Then open rice and stir only once.
 * 5) Cover rice and set on low for 18 minutes.