1 c. uncooked rice
2 vegetable bouillon cubes (vegetarian)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried celery flakes
1 tsp. red bell pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. green pepper flakes

Mix all ingredients and put in plastic bag or container. To cook combine rice mixture, 2 cups cold water and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy saucepan. Turn heat high. When mixture starts to boil, turn heat to medium-low. Stir once with fork. Cover tightly and simmer 12-14 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Serves 4-6.

SPANISH RICE BLEND:

1 c. uncooked rice
2 tbsp. green pepper flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried Italian chopped parsley flakes

Cook as vegetable rice blend.