Easy Microwave Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 -2 tablespoon margarine
1 cup hot water
1/3 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 dash garlic powder

Preparation

Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.