Vagabond Rice

Did you ever make too much rice; enough to use for another meal? I have developed this recipe to create a new dish with that day old rice taking up space in your refrigerator. It’s taste is so good, now I deliberately make too much rice. My family looks forward to this tasty side dish with almost any entree.

• 2 cups day old rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 level teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley

Combine rice, wine, oil and lemon juice in a non-stick pot.

Heat on low for about 5 minutes and then raise heat to medium. Add oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir frequently. Just before serving, mix in parmesan cheese and sprinkle with fresh parsley.