Zesty Rice
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Microwave
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

2 cups chicken broth -- or 2 cups water and
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/2 cup green pepper -- chopped
1/3 cup celery -- diced
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 can sliced mushrooms -- (4 oz) drained
1 jar pimentos -- (2 oz) diced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
 

Preparation:

Place chicken broth, butter, onion, pepper, celery and rice in a 2 quart casserole. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes, stirring twice during cooking time. Stir in olives, mushrooms, pimentos and cheese. Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve in place of potatoes.