Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

1 Cup Wild Rice
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper [optional]
1 Teaspoon Ground Basil [optional]
2 Slices Of Bacon
1 Cup Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
1/4 Cup Sliced Green Onion
1/4 Cup Grated Carrots [optional]
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Ground Thyme
Parsley For Garnish

Serving Size 6

Cooking Directions:

Run cold water over rice in strainer about 1 minute, lifting rice to rinse well. In a saucepan combine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat, cover and simmer 50 minutes or until done and most liquid is absorbed. Now Cut the bacon, and fry in a large skillet with the mushrooms, green onions and thyme till bacon is done and mushrooms are tender. Stir into rice and garish with parsley. Serve dish warm, with fresh side dish of just baked garlic bread.

From www.ricerecipes.org