Chicken-Flavored Rice Mix for a Crowd

Name: Chicken-Flavored Rice Mix for a Crowd
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon sugar; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups water

From Courtland, Minnesota, Florence Arbes gets a head start on a flavorful rice side dish with this mixture. With just five ingredients, it's simple to prepare and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups water

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (about 3/4 cup total).
To prepare rice: In a saucepan, saute rice in butter until lightly browned. Add water and about 1/4 cup of seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.