Baked Broccoli, Cheddar, and Brown Rice

1 cup Riceland Extra Long Grain Natural Brown Rice
3 cups of water
Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Broccoli, fresh, 2 cup, chopped
Chopped Leeks, 1 cup
1 small onion chopped
Minced garlic, 4 tsp
Salt, 1 tsp
Pepper, red or cayenne, 1/2 tsp
Thyme, ground, 1 tsp
Cheddar Cheese, Fat Free, 1 cup

Sautee onions, leeks, and garlic in the olive oil, for about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, red pepper, thyme and lightly sautee for another minute. Add water and bring to a low boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 45 minutes. Once cooked, mix 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour rice mixture into a prepared casserole (with non stick spray). Add the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on the top and bake for 20 minutes in preheated 350 degree (F) oven.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IPINTADO.