Tomato Rice

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large tomato, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and add garlic and rice, cooking until lightly browned.
2. Add salted water and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Once rice has absorbed all of the liquid, stir in tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings