Rice with Crunch

Description
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ½ cup grape nuts cereal

Directions

 * 1) Cook celery, mushrooms, onion and parsley in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp.
 * 2) Add rice, broth, salt and pepper.
 * 3) Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Add grape nuts and toss lightly.