Spanish Rice

SPANISH RICE
1 1/2 cups rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, (chopped a little more!)
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1/2 of a medium onion
1 small green pepper, diced
2 tablespoons oil
4 heaping tablespoons of finely chopped clilantro (optional)

In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add in the fresh garlic, peppersand onion. Saute until softened. Add in dry rice. Stir for about 5 minutes until rice becomes a golden brown color. Add in broth and tomato's. Add in the cilantro if you're using it. Stir it up and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, turn the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer on low for 20 minutes and fluff with a fork.