Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (I use Uncle Ben's Converted)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 12 cups chicken broth
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 12 cup diced celery
  • 34 cup diced green pepper
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de provence (or other herb of your choice)
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a large pot, heat the rice and 1 Tbsp.
  • oil, Stir constantly until the rice is lightly browned.
  • Add the chicken broth, and wine and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Take from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in the 2 Tbsp.
  • of olive oil.
  • When the onion is cooked and the mushrooms a little brown, add the celery, green pepper, and Herbes de Provence.
  • Saute about 5 minutes until the celery and green pepper are cooked, but still a little crisp.
  • Add the vegetable mixture to the rice.
  • Sprinkle the lemon juice, salt and pepper over top and mix gently.
  • Serve!