Confetti Rice

2 cups of tomato juice
1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups of instant rice
1/8 teaspoon of pepper

Combine tomato juice and mixed vegetables in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
Stir in rice and pepper.
Cover, turn off heat and allow to stand 6 minutes.
Fluff with fork.
Yield 4 servings.