Rice With Mushrooms And Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. raw long grain rice
1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced (about 2 c.)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 (6 oz.) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Preparation

In a medium saucepan combine broth and 1/3 cup water.
Bring to a boil.
Stir in the rice.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
While rice is cooking, in a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and red pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in artichokes, parsley, thyme, cooked rice and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat through, about 3 minutes.
Spoon into a serving dish and serve hot.