Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 3/4 c. raw brown rice
• 2 chopped green bell peppers
• 1/2 tsp. each: oregano and basil
• 2 small fresh tomatoes, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper and cayenne to taste
• 2 1/4 c. tomato juice
• 1/2 c. chopped green olives
• freshly chopped parsley
• 1 c. grated sharp cheese, packed