Vegetable Rice Mix

Great for Christmas gifts, or just to have around for quick dinner side dishes. Posted in reply to a request.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4 Batches (4 cups total)

Ingredients

• 4  cups  instant rice (Minute)
• 1 (1 1/2ounce) package  vegetable soup mix (Lipton or Knorr)
• 2  tablespoons  dried onion flakes
• 2  tablespoons dried celery flakes
• 2  tablespoons  dried  sweet red peppers or 2  tablespoons green peppers
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
2. ;mix well.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
4. TO PREPARE RICE: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and 1 cup rice mix.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.