Ingredients:
1 Cup Brown Rice
Salt and Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Chicken or Beef
1 Onion, thinly sliced
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 Green Bell Peppers, chopped
1 Zucchini, grated
8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
10 Leaves Fresh Basil
15 oz Marinara Sauce
2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
Add the rice, 2 1/2 cups water, salt and pepper to a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a bubble, reduce heat and simmer until rice is soft, about 45 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground chicken or beef and cook until browned. Add the onion, garlic and peppers. Cook, stirring often until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the zucchini, mushrooms, basil and marinara sauce. Bring to a bubble, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
Stir in the rice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with cheese.
Yield: 6 Servings