Adapted from the 2000 Taste of Home Cookbook, this recipe has become a favorite even apart from the blessed day. With red and green peppers it fits the season and is healthy, too!

Nice Christmas Rice

One finely chopped small onion
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
4 cups of low sodium, low-fat chicken broth
2-3 cups jasmine or long-grain rice
½ teaspoon of salt, optional
¼ teaspoon of pepper

In a skillet sauté the onion, celery, and peppers in butter over medium heat until crisp tender.
Then in a Dutch oven pot combine broth, rice, celery mixture, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then cover, turn down heat, and let simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
Serves 6.