Gourmet Spanish Rice

Gourmet Spanish Rice

1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons butter, margarine or oil
1 tart cooking apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups drained canned tomatoes
3 cups cooked rice (cooked in beet broth)

In a large skillet or saucepan, cook onions in butter until soft but not brown. Stir in apple, almonds, seasonings and tomatoes. Cook a few minutes to develop flavors. Add rice and cook, stirring, until thoroughly heated.