1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts drained and quar
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers drained and ch
1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives drained
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
Combine water, tomato juice, rice, basil, oregano, and salt in 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in artichokes, red peppers, olives, parsley, lemon juice and black pepper.
Cook 5 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese.