Spanish Rice With Ham

This is a quick side dish to serve with Mexican entrees. We like spicy, so I usually add some spices to kick it up a notch, but it's good as is. It also freezes well.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2  cups ham, cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup  instant rice

Directions

1. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute green pepper until crisp tender.
2. Stir in ham, undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, peas, and water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in instant rice. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.