Carrot-Rice Bake Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups shredded carrots (1 pound)

1 1.2 cups water

2/3 cup long grain rice

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups shredded American cheese (8 ounce)

2 beaten eggs

2 tbsp minced dried onion

1/4 tsp pepper

Oven 350o

 

Method

In a saucepan combine carrots, water, rice, and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or till rice is done. Do not drain. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, milk, eggs, onion, and pepper. Turn into a 20 to 25 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Return to oven about 2 minutes longer to melt cheese. Cut into squares. Serves 6.

 

Per 1/6 serving: 27 g carbohydrates, 301 calories, 15 g fat, 15 g Protein, 676 mg sodium

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