GARDEN RICE WITH PORK

GARDEN RICE WITH PORK 4 loin or rib pork chops (boneless or bone-in) 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup 1 soup can water 1 cup roughly chopped carrots 1 cup diced onion 1 cup sliced celery (about ½-inch pieces) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup rice 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp pepper Additional ingredients (optional): 2 tbs olive oil for brushing pork chops salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the pork chops. Pour into prepared pan. Lay pork chops on top of rice mixture. Brush pork chops with the oil and sprinkle with additional salt, pepper and garlic powder if desired. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until rice is tender.