Rice with Crunch

Description

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grape nuts cereal

Procedures

1. Cook celery, mushrooms, onion and parsley in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp.
2. Add rice, broth, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Add grape nuts and toss lightly.