Vegetable Rice Bake Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules | ||
| Long grain rice | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Green pepper | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| 2 cups shredded zucchini or chopped broccoli | ||
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Skim milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Onion powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 1/2 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| 3/4 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese | ||
| Cream cheese | 1/2 Ounce, reduced | |
| Pimiento | 2 Tablespoon, diced | |
Directions
In a saucepan combine bouillon granules and 1 1/2 cups water.
Bring to boiling; add rice.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or till tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine green pepper and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add shredded zucchini or chopped broccoli.
Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or till crisp tender; drain well.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, onion powder, basil, oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Stir cheddar cheese and cream cheese into hot rice.
Stir rice mixture into egg mixture.
Stir in cooked vegetables and pimiento.
Spoon into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till center is set.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Bring to boiling; add rice.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or till tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine green pepper and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add shredded zucchini or chopped broccoli.
Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or till crisp tender; drain well.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, onion powder, basil, oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Stir cheddar cheese and cream cheese into hot rice.
Stir rice mixture into egg mixture.
Stir in cooked vegetables and pimiento.
Spoon into a 10x6x2 inch baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till center is set.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Chef
