Wild Rice with Sauteed Vegetables Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Serving Size: cup Ingredients - 1 cup wild rice - 3 1/4 cups water - 3 teaspoons chicken base (or beef base if serving rice with red meat) - 1 onion, chopped - 3 or 4 stalks of celery, chopped - 1 clove garlic, chopped - 4 ounces mushroom slices, canned or fresh - 2 tablespoons butter - Salt and pepper to taste    Savory and delicious, the crunchy bite and nutty flavor of wild rice is enhanced with sauteed aromatic vegetables for an excellent side dish.   Directions In a colander, rinse rice with warm tap water. Bring water, rice and soup base to a	1

	full boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender and moisture has been absorbed. Set rice aside. In a heavy skillet melt butter. Add vegetables to skillet. Saute vegetables until soft and lightly browned. Remove from heat. Season to taste. Combine with rice and serve.	2