Ham & Veggie Rice Pilaf

Great tasting rice pilaf. Can be a main or side dish. Great for potlucks and the like.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  small green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms (5-7 oz.)
• 6 -8  ounces  diced or chopped cooked ham (I use a small package of thin sliced ham lunchmeat cut in small squares)
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic or 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice
• 4  beef bouillon cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3  cups water

Directions

1. In a large saucepan cook onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, butter, and ham till veggies are tender but not browned.
2. Pour rice in with veggies and ham and let rice lightly brown for 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in water.
4. Break up bouillon cubes and add to mix.
5. Add black pepper.
6. Bring to boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.