Savory Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup mashed potatoes
2 cups milk
4 cups rice
1/3 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable stock base

Preparation

Put spices and herbs in with the mashed potatoes & milk.
Cook for 11 minutes in the microwave, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
At this time, add the broth or broth base.
Add rice and cook for another 5 1/2 minutes.
Let stand for 2-3 minutes to firm up.