Antipasto Rice

Makes 6 servings
==Ingredients==
* 1½ cups water
* ½ cup tomato juice
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* 1 x 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
* 1 x 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
* 1 x 2¼-ounce can sliced ripe olives, drained
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 
==Directions==
# 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, parsley, lemon juice and black pepper.
# Cook 5 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.
# Sprinkle with Cheese.
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