Ingredients
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 pimento (diced)
- 2 c zucchini (shredded)
- 1 c skim milk
- 3/4 c lo fat cheddar chee (shredded)
- 5/8 c long rice (grain)
- 1/2 c green pepper (chopped)
- 4 oz lo-cal cream cheese
- 2 ts instant chicken bouillon
- 1/2 ts onion powder
- 1/2 ts oregano (dried)
- 1/2 ts basil (dried)
or chopped broccoli 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 med 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 3-5 minutes or till crisp-tender; drain well. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, onion powder, basil, oregano, and 1/8 t pepper. Stir cheddar cheese and cream cheese into hot rice. Stir rice mixture into egg mixture. Stir in cooked vegetables and pimento. Spoon into a 10x6x2" baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 deg F. oven for 30-35 minutes or till center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. * Per serving: 315 calories, 17 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 169 mg cholesterol, 574 mg sodium, 407 mg potassium.