Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1  cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4  cup quick-cooking brown rice
• 1/2  cup shredded carrot
• 3/4  teaspoon snipped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
•   Dash pepper
• 1/4  cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1  tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
•   Fresh marjoram (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan stir together the water and bouillon granules. Bring to boiling. Stir in the mushrooms, uncooked rice, carrot, snipped or dried marjoram, and pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12 minutes.

Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the green onions and parsley; toss lightly with a fork. If desired, garnish with additional fresh marjoram. Makes 4 side-dish servings.