Steamed Brown Rice With Tomato and Garlic

• brown rice, rinsed↗2 cups
• tomato juice↗4 1⁄2 cups
• garlic cloves, minced↗4 -6
• seasoning salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

  or 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning

• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a pot with a tight-fitting lid combine all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.

3. 3

   When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.

4. 4

   Cook for 45 minutes (do NOT uncover or stir).

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Microwave Directions: In a casserole dish with a lid combine all ingredients. Microwave, covered, for 5 minutes on HIGH. Microwave for 30 minutes at 50% power. Let sit with lid on for 10 minutes.