Festive Rice

2 cans low sodium chicken broth

1 cup converted long grain rice

4 tbsp butter

1 1/2 can small broccoli florets

2/3 cups cross cut carrot slices

1 1/2 cup julienne cut red bell peppers

3 tbsp minced fresh parsley

In a medium nonstick saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add

rice. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in butter and all of the vegetables. Cover; continue cooking

10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes or until water

is absorbed. Dot with parsley and additional butter if desired. Fluff with

fork and serve. Makes 8 servings.