Spicy Rice And Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 c Green chilies, diced
1 c Green bell pepper, diced
1 c Celery, diced
1 c Onion, diced
4 tb Butter
1 tb Honey
1 1/2 c Brown rice
3 c Water
1 Apple, chopped
1/2 c Almonds, chopped

Method:

Saute vegetables in butter and honey.
Add rice and continue to saute until onions are clear.
Add water, and boil 5 minutes.
Turn heat to low; let rice absorb water, about 35 minutes.
In last 5 minutes of cooking, add apple and almonds.