Pumpkin Rice

== Ingredients ==
* 1 small pumpkin
* 2 cups uncooked rice 450 g
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil or margarine 15 ml
* ½ sweet pepper (chopped small)
* 1 small tin green peas (5¼ oz)
* 1 small onion (finely chopped)
* 1 medium sized tomato (chopped fine)
* 1 tsp salt 5 ml
* 3 – 4 cups water for cooking rice 750 – 1000 ml
							
== Directions ==
# Wash then boil pumpkin in water (just sufficient to cover pumpkin) for about 15–20 minutes.
# Test with fork for doneness.
# Cut up or dice pumpkin about ½" size.
# Use water for cooking rice.
# Heat pot.
# Add fat, fry rice, stirring frequently.
# Add salted water.
# Let vegetables steam, on top of rice, pumpkin, tomato, onion and green peas.
# Cook another 10 – 20 minutes or until rice is tender and dried.
# Stir in vegetables.
# Serves well with any meat dish.
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