Baked Mixed Rice

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Baked Mixed Rice

 

2 Tbls. butter or margarine

1 onion, chopped

1/2- 1 cup green pepper, optional

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long-grain rice

1 cup long-grain brown rice

4 cups broth

1 Bay leaf (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter and saute' onion and green pepper until tender. Add minced garlic

and stir till fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add both rices and stir 2-3 minutes.

add broth and bay leaf, if used. Bring to a boil. Pour into a 3 quart casserole,

cover well, and place in oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from

oven, allow to set for 5 minutes, then fluff with fork before serving.

You can add a cup of chopped fresh mushrooms to saute' with the other

vegetables, if so desired.

This recipe can be halved and baked in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Follow same

directions.