| SAVORY HAM AND RICE | ||||
| Serves 4 | ||||
| 1 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper or sweet red pepper 1/2 cup water 1 can cream of celery soup 3/4 cup quick cooking rice 8 oz. fully cooked ham, cut into bite size pieces (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 tsp. ground sage 1/8 tsp. pepper Paprika (optional) |
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| In a medium saucepan combine carrot, onion, green pepper, and water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not drain. Stir in soup, uncooked rice, ham, sage, and pepper. Spoon into a 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is heated through. | ||||