1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cups beef consomme
3 (3 oz.) cans mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Salt to taste

In heavy pan, brown rice in butter. Add onion and green pepper. Cook until tender. Spoon into buttered casserole. Add consomme, mushrooms, almonds and salt if needed (it doesn't). Mix well. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour at 375 degrees. Garnish with green pepper, pimento and black olives (after baking). Make in design of Christmas tree for holiday serving. Serves 6-8.