If possible use organic ingredients

2cups vegetable stock

1 cups uncooked organic white rice

Artichoke hearts, chopped, it is suggested that 4 are sufficient

Vegetable bullion or sea salt and pepper to taste

3 plump green spring onions, chopped to include the green stalk - (high in anti oxidants)

1 organic red or yellow (not green) bell pepper, chopped

1 stalks organic celery, including leaves, chopped

1/4 cup chopped parsley, basil and watercress.

1 small container of organic goats yogurt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine vegetable stock and organic rice in a medium saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix together artichoke yogurt marinade.

4. Season to taste with bouillon, sea salt and pepper. Set aside.

5. In a large bowl, combine artichoke hearts, green onions, red bell pepper, parsley and other herbs, and celery. 

6. Mix in cooked rice, then mix in reserved marinade mixture.

7. Cover and chill overnight. Add the watercress before serving, serve cold.