Antipasto rice

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-Waldine Van Geffen VGHC42A
cupWater
½cupTomato juice
1cupRice; uncooked
1teaspoonDried basil leavees
1teaspoonDried oregano leaves
½teaspoonSalt; optional
14ouncesCan artichoke hearts; drain, quarter
½cupOil-pk tomatoes; drain, chop
ounceCan sliced rips olives;drain
2tablespoonsParsley; chopped
2tablespoonsLemon juice
½teaspoonGround black pepper
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese; grated

Directions

Combine water, tomato juice, rice, basil, oregano and salt in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat.

Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed - about 15 minutes. Stir in artichokes, tomatoes, olives, parsley, lemon juice and black pepper. Cook 5 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese. Source: The Sonoma Dried Tomato Cookbook (wrv)