Rice Creole Dish

Name: Rice Creole Dish
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 large stalks celery, chopped; 3 c. red ripe tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned); 1 c. brown rice, washed; 2 Tbsp. sweet basil; juice of 1/2 lemon; cayenne pepper and salt to taste; 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 large stalks celery, chopped
3 c. red ripe tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)
1 c. brown rice, washed
2 Tbsp. sweet basil
juice of 1/2 lemon
cayenne pepper and salt to taste
1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1

Saute onions in olive oil until golden brown. Add bell pepper and celery. Saute briefly. Add tomatoes. Cover; simmer until tomatoes become liquified. Add rice, lemon juice, basil and seasonings. Bring to a boil; lower heat.
2

Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add cheese on top. Melt cheese under broiler or replace lid and let cheese melt through.