Baked Herbed Rice

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 finely chopped parsley
• 1 minced green onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare a baking dish with the olive oil. Add green onion and bake until golden.

Add the thyme, parsley, and sage. Sprinkle the pepper and salt. Add the rice and water. Stir in the garlic powder. Bake covered for 40-50 minutes or until the rice is tender.

• Yields: 4 to 6 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour