Savory Peas And Rice(For Microwave)  
["1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 c. regular rice (Uncle Ben's does best)", "2 (17 oz.) cans chicken broth", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 large can green peas, drained", "1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)"]
["Place butter in a 2-quart casserole.", "Cover and microwave on High for 1 minute.", "Add onion; cover and microwave on High for 3 minutes.", "Add rice, chicken broth, salt and pepper.", "Cover and microwave on High for 30 minutes.", "Stir in peas and mushrooms; cover and microwave for 5 minutes."]
["butter", "onion", "regular rice", "chicken broth", "salt", "pepper", "green peas", "mushrooms"]