Additions:
2 cups water
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
Cooking Directions:
Harvest Blend: In a medium sauce pan, bring the water, marg/butter and salt to a boil. Stir in rice mixture. Cover tightly and reduce to simmer for 25 minutes. Serve.
Rice & Almonds: In a skillet, saute' 1/2 c Almonds, mushrooms (optional) in 1/4 cup marg/butter until almonds are golden brown. Heat oven to 325. In a large, ungreased casserole dish add 1 cup rice mixture, 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup sherry, and sauteed almonds and mushrooms. Cover tightly and bake 1 1/2 hours or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender and fluffy. 4-6 Servings
Stuffed Peppers: To prepare 4 peppers for stuffing - remove seeds and membranes. Parboil until nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Preheat broiler, prepare Harvest Blend Rice recipe above, add 1 can cream soup (tomato, mushroom, chicken or celery). Salt and pepper to taste, add a pinch or 2 of cayenne. 1/2 tsp curry (optional), 1/2 c or more grated cheese. Cover with dry bread crumbs, dots of butter and grated cheese. Sprinkle paprika on top.
Ingredients:
Long grain rice, wild rice, dehydrated carrots, red bell pepper, onion, celery, parsley, spices.