Dainty Rice | Nova Scotia Hodge Podge with rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup / 250mL Green Beans, trimmed
• 1 cup / 250mL young Carrots, trimmed & peeled
• 1 cup / 250mL Asparagus, trimmed (if in season)
• 1 cup / 250mL New Potatoes, washed and quartered
• 3 Tbsp. Butter
• 6 slices Bacon, diced (optional)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup / 250mL Chicken Stock
• 1/2 cup / 125mL Whipping Cream
• 1/2 - 1 cup / 125mL-250mL Dainty Conditioned rice, cooked or leftover
• 1/2 cup / 125mL Frozen peas
• 1/2 cup / 125mL Mixed fresh herbs, chopped (Parsley, Chives, Dill)
• Salt
• Pepper