1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped green peppers
1 to 2 tbsp. butter
1 c. hot water
1/3 c. uncooked rice
1 tbsp. chicken bouillon
Dash garlic powder

Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and butter in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon. Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork! Excellent.