Crazy Quilt Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* ⅓ cup raisins
* ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
* 1 cup sliced mushrooms
* ½ cup chopped carrots
* ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
* ½ cup finely chopped Onion
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 tart red Apple, cored and chopped
== Directions ==
# Combine rice, thyme, black pepper, raisins, broth, and 1 tablespoon butter in shallow 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 °F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
# Meanwhile, cook mushrooms, carrots, green pepper, onion and salt in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until tender crisp.
# Remove rice from oven; add vegetables and apple. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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