3/4 c. UNCLE BEN'S® converted rice
1/4 c. long grain wild rice
2 c. water
1 sm. onion, diced med.
1 med. green tomato, skinned & diced
1/2 green pepper, dice (any color is fine)
1/2 clove fresh garlic
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Chicken bouillon (as per 1 cup water)
Shredded fresh carrots, zucchini, etc. (optional)

In saucepan, melt butter, then saute onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Then add rice and stir. Then add spices, tomato and liquid with bouillon cubes.

Cover and bring to boil. At rapid boil, cut back to very low simmer until 3/4 liquid is absorbed. When absorbed remove from heat and let stand covered 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve. (This should be fluffy and not sticky.)