| Instructions: | 1 c Long-grain rice Salt Black pepper 1/4 c Olive oil 2 ts Dijon mustard 2 c Mixed vegetables -- cooked 1/2 Green bell pepper -- finely Diced 1 Cucumber -- peeled and Diced
1. Place rice, salt and pepper in small heavy pan with tight fitting lid. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes without lifting lid. 2. Put cooked rice in mixing bowl, add oil, vinegar and mustard. Toss with a fork to mix well. 3. Gently fold in cooked vegetables. You will need 2 cups total so use your choice of green peas, carrots, corn, green beans, etc. Add the diced green pepper and cucumber. 4. Lightly oil a decorative mold; do not use olive oil for this. Pack rice mixture into mold and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Unmold just before serving. |