Rice-Nut Loaf
california recipe : Rice-Nut Loaf
Ingredients :
3 cups cooked medium grain brown rice
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped sunflower kernels
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 16-ounce jar spaghetti sauce (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine rice, cheese, eggs, onion, carrots, breadcrumbs, walnuts, sunflower kernels, sesame seeds, salt and pepper; pack into greased 9-inch loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees 50 to 60 minutes until firm. Let cool in pan 10 minutes; unmold and slice. Serve with heated spaghetti sauce, if desired.
Each Serving Provides:
463 calories, 21 grams protein, 26 grams fat, 37 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams dietary fiber, 187 milligrams cholesterol and 743 milligrams sodium.