BAKED CALICO RICE

Baked Calico Rice image

I FOUND this pretty rice dish in a salad oil ad in the Ladies' Home Journal back in 1948. It's a favorite not only for its good taste, but for its simplicity of preparation. A potluck and picnic pleaser, this side dish travels well. -Dorothy Lama, Lindsay, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 2-qt. baking dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.