Veggies & Rice...

What are you to do with the left over veggies from a veggie and dip platter? Now mind you I had placed them in my kids lunches, but there were still plenty to be eaten.  I opted to make a throw together meal of Veggies and Rice.  I was thinking it would be more like a vegetable soup, but the rice thickened it up so it was more like a mash... I know that sounds totally unappetizing, but man was it good!
Everyone in the family went back for 2nds, even my youngest who said I could make that for her anytime!

Veggies and Rice
In a crock pot place the following:

Chopped - carrots, broccoli, squash, asparagus, celery, mushrooms

10 oz tomato puree

16 oz chicken stock

1 Tb garlic powder

1 Tb Italian seasoning,

Salt and Pepper
1 cup Rice

Cook on low for 3-4 hours - until rice is soft. Mine was on all day because I started with homemade frozen tomato puree and stock. 

Serve with Parmesan cheese.
You could even add cherry tomatoes or cauliflower. I'd recommend not adding the left over cucumbers or radishes. Also do not add any starchy veggie like potatoes as the rice adds that dimension