Domingo's Rice

- 1/8 C olive oil
- 4+ cloves garlic - chopped
- 1/2 large onion - chopped
- 1/2 green pepper - chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 TBS pickled jalapenos - chopped
- 1 TBS chili powder
- 1 TBS cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can pidgeon peas - can use black eye peas
- 3 cups rice
- 6 cups water
- several drops of yellow food coloring 

... Saute garlic and spices in olive oil - add peas - heat thoroughly.
... Add veggies - simmer covered 15 mins
... Add rice, water, and food coloring (follow direction on rice package to determine proper
proportions of rice to water (I usually start with half the amount of water called for and add more
as need as the dish simmers)
...  Simmer on lowest heat possible until rice is tender.