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Baked Rice With Green Chiles And Cheese

Source of Recipe


Sweet Baby Media






List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 4 cups cooked brown rice (from about 1 1/2 cups raw)
  
• 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  
• 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced or one or two (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chiles
  
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and saute over low heat until lightly browned.
   
   
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the onion with the rice and all remaining ingredients. Stir together thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled 1 1/2 quart baking casserole.
   
   
3. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
   
   
4. Makes 6 to 8 servings.