Makes: 4 servings

Description: A top-of-the-stove, good-enough-for-company side dish combining starch and vegetables.

Ingredients:
1 Cup  uncooked regular or long-grain rice
2 1/4 Cups  water
approx. 3 Tbsp.  dry onion soup mix (from packet)
2 Cups  frozen mixed vegetables
to taste  salt

Instructions: Combine the rice, water, soup mix and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the frozen vegetables and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Check. Cook until the rice and vegetables are tender. Put in serving dish and serve.

via adapted from a friend's recipe