Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked Hi-Lo long Grain Rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a skillet, saute onion, celery and peppers in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Quickly stir in Hi-Lo long grain rice, celery mixture, salt if desired and pepper.
5. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes.
6. Stir before serving.
7. Yield: 6 servings