Healthy Nut Rice

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/3 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 cups water

Procedures

1. Combine rice, sunflower kernels, slivered almonds, parsley, bouillon and butter with water in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. (For brown rice, use 2-1/4 cups water. For medium grain rice, use 1-1/2 cups water.)
2. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
3. Lower heat to simmer; cover with tight-fitting lid.
4. Cook 15 minutes (45 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for parboiled rice) or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Fluff with fork.