Crab Rice Primavera *

1 1/2 cups frozen veggies (broccoli, red peppers, onions, mushrooms)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 pound flaked imitation crab meat
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

In pan, bring veggies and water to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes.  Stir in milk, parmesan cheese, butter, basil, garlic powder, and crab.  Boil.  Stir in rice.  Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes or until rice is done.  Fluff with fork.

Serves. 5