Copycat "uncle Ben's" Long Grain & Wild Rice

Very similar to the original without all the chemicals, additives and sodium.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3/4 cup servings

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  dry chopped  onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  chicken stock (or 2 cup water plus 1 tbsp low sodium chicken boullion granules)
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 1⁄3 cup  dry wild rice
• 1  tablespoon butter (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all of the spices in a medium saucepan and mix thoroughly.
2. Add the both types of rice, the chicken stock and butter (if using).
3. Bring mixture to a boil and stir to combine.
4. Cover saucepan with a lid, turn down heat to a simmer and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.