Antipasto Rice

Ingredients

1 1/2 c water
1/2 c tomato juice
1 c rice
1 ts basil leavees
1 ts oregano leaves
1/2 ts salt
14 oz artichoke hearts
1/2 c oil tomatoes
2 1/4 oz rips olives
2 tb parsley
2 tb lemon juice
1/2 ts black pepper
2 tb parmesan cheese

Instructions

Combine water, tomato juice, rice, basil, oregano and salt in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed about 15 minutes. Stir in artichokes, tomatoes, olives, parsley, lemon juice and black pepper. Cook 5 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese.