Keep this rice mix on hand for a quick and easy whole-grain side dish.

Combine rice, bouillon, dried parsley, dried vegetable flakes, rosemary, marjoram, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl.

Mix well and store in an airtight container.

Makes almost 5 cups of dry mix.

To make the seasoned rice:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

Stir the seasoned rice to mix ingredients evenly.

Then add 1 cup of rice mix to the boiling water. Return water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir. Cover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

• 4 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 2 tablespoons chicken-flavored, low-sodium bouillon granules
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1/2 cup dried vegetable flakes
• 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper