Confetti Rice

Melt in 12 inch frying pan:

1/4 cup butter or margarine

Add, and cook, stirring occasionally until heated but not browned (about 5 minutes):

1 1/4 cups long grain rice

Add and cook until mixture comes to a boil:

2 cans (10 1/2 oz.) beef consommé
or 4 cubes bouillon and 2 1/2 cups water

Turn into a 1 1/2 qt. casserole and bake covered for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender.  About 10 minutes before rice is done, stir in:

3/4 cup green onions (chopped)
3/4 cup finely celery (finely chopped)
3/4 cup carrots (finely chopped)

The vegetables should remain a little crisp when done.  Just before serving, sprinkle with:

2-3 Tbsp. sliced almonds