3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 cup converted rice
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1 3/4 cup water
3/4 cup champagne or dry white wine
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground red pepper(optional)
1 cup red bell pepper, julienne
1 fresh parsley, finely chop
1 parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add rice and onion. Cook over medium
heat, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add
water and champagne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer
20 minutes. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, pepper, nutmeg, and, if
desired, ground red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until creamy
and heated through. Stir in red bell pepper and parsley. Sprinkle
with cheese, if desired.
Servings: 6 servings
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