*Quest Rice

Name: *Quest Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. raw brown rice; 1/2 c. dry black beans or black-eyed peas; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped (1 c.); 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 lb. Ricotta cheese, thinned with 1/4 c. milk; 3 1/2 c. shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese; 1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, seeded and chopped

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw brown rice
1/2 c. dry black beans or black-eyed peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 lb. Ricotta cheese, thinned with 1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 c. shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, seeded and chopped

Directions

1

Cook rice and beans or peas, following label directions for each.
2

Saute garlic and onion in oil until soft.
3

Mix Ricotta with 3 cups of the Jack or Cheddar cheese.
4

Mix rice, beans, garlic, onion and chili peppers.
5

Layer this mixture alternately in a greased, shallow 3-quart casserole with cheese and Ricotta, spreading evenly over casserole.
6

End with rice mixture.