Festival Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced (about 2 1/2 c.)
• 1/4 tsp. each: sage, marjoram and thyme
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. finely chopped green onion tops
• 3 c. cooked brown rice
• 1/4 c. chopped pecans or almonds, toasted
• 1/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c. minced parsley