Magnificent Cheesy Brown Rice

Magnificent Cheesy Brown Rice This recipe is magnificent because it has plenty of veggies rice. It’s cheesy because it has fat-free Cheddar cheese. And, it’s delicious because all of these flavors blend together to make a delicious side dish!

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
½ red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 45 mins

TOTAL : 55 mins

SERVING : 8

YIELD : 4 cups

Step 1

Bring the brown rice, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

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Step 2

Prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook the bell pepper and onion until lightly browned; stir into the cooked rice. Add the Cheddar cheese and continue stirring until the cheese has melted completely.

Per Serving: 95 calories; protein 4.9g; carbohydrates 15g; fat 1.5g; cholesterol 3mg; sodium 87.5mg.