Pumpkin & Rice

1 Tbs vegetable oil
½ medium pumpkin, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 green pepper, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Hot water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups rice

In a heavy skillet heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute the pumpkin, green pepper, onions and garlic in the hot oil until tender. About 10 minutes. Add hot water to cover. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir. Add rice and simmer, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 25 minutes until pumpkin is tender and rice is done.

submitted by Lenore Cadwell