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Brown Rice Relleno
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2-5 hrs
ingredients
3 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cans (4 ounce size) green chilies, diced, drained
6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
directions
In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, bring water, brown rice, onion, butter or margarine, bouillon granules and bay leaf to a boil, stirring several times. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
Into cooked rice, stir cottage cheese, sour cream and pepper until blended.
Spread half of the rice mixture in baking dish. Top with half of the green chilies and half of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly around edges and cheese melts.
Before serving, sprinkle top with parsley.
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nutrition data
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