Wild Rice Casserole A La Peggy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. wild rice
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped fresh mushrooms
Parsley Patch (by Schilling, salt free)
toasted almonds (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)

Preparation

Soak wild rice in warm water for 2 hours, rinsing water several times.
Drain.
In a pot, have 3 quarts of water boiling (part of liquid could be chicken stock); add rice.
Bring to boil. Turn off heat and let it stand, covered, 15 minutes.
Drain.