Three Cheese Vegetable and Rice Skillet

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1	cup	Mahatma^® Brown Rice (Whole Grain) or Mahatma^® White Rice
1	tsp	olive oil
1	tbsp	garlic, chopped
1/2	cup	onion, chopped
1	cup	red bell pepper, chopped
2	cups	broccoli florettes, cooked
2	tbsps	fresh basil, chopped
2	tbsps	Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2	cup	low-fat Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2	cup	low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

Prepare rice as per package directions.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds; add onions, bell peppers and broccoli and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and remaining ingredients. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook 2 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Calories: 300 /serving

Total fat: 9 g

Sat. fat: 4.5 g

Cholesterol: 15 mg

Sodium: 210 mg

Carbohydrates: 42 g

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 15 g

Sugars: 5 g

Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.