1/3 c. (2 oz.) long-grain or wild rice
1 c. chopped mushrooms
1/4 c. finely chopped shallot or green onion
1 sm. clove garlic, halved
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
3-4 tbsp. pine nuts or finely chopped walnuts or pecans (if desired)

Cook rice according to package directions, substituting chicken bouillon or stock for water if desired. Saute mushrooms, shallot or green onion and garlic in butter until tender. Remove garlic and discard. Sprinkle crumbs over vegetables. Stir in cooked rice and nuts if desired.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Cut butter in pieces and place in casserole. Add mushrooms, shallot or green onion and garlic. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Proceed as directed for Roasted Rock Cornish Hen's microwave directions.