Wild Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. wild rice
6 c. salted water
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery
1 small can mushrooms
1/2 stick butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. black pepper
sliced water chestnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cook rice in boiling water for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
If dry before tender, add more water.
Watch closely.
Rice should be soft and fluffy.
Saute vegetables in butter; add to cooked rice, canned mushrooms and liquid.
Add at least 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and water chestnuts, if you like.
Cover and heat in 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.