RICE TOMATO CASSEROLE

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 c rice, uncooked
16 oz tomato sauce
1.5 c water, boiling
1 tsp salt
pinch pepper
1/3 c olives, chopped
1.5 c cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the onion, garlic, green pepper and rice and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.
  • 2. Reserve one-half cup tomato sauce and add the remainder to the rice mixture.
  • 3. Add the boiling water and salt and pepper to taste; simmer, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • 4. Line a greased one-quart casserole with half the rice, and sprinkle with the olives and one cup of the cheese; top with the remaining rice.
  • 5. Pour the reserved tomato sauce over the top, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in a hot oven 400 degrees until hot and browned.

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