---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: RICE AND BEANS WITH CHEESE Categories: Low-cal, Cheese/eggs, Rice, Beans Yield: 5 servings 1 1/3 c Water 1 c Shredded Carrots 1 ts Instant chicken bouillon 1/4 ts Salt 15 oz Can Pinto / Navy Beans,drain 8 oz Plain lo-fat Yogurt 1/2 c Shredded lo-fat Cheddar chee 2/3 c Long grain Rice 1/2 c Sliced Green Onions 1/2 ts Ground Coriander 1 ts Hot pepper Sauce 1 c Lo-fat Cottage Cheese 1 tb Snipped fresh parsley In a large saucepan combine water, rice, carrots, green onions, bouillon granules, coriander, salt, and bottled hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or till rice is tender and water is absorbed. Stir in pinto or navy beans, cottage cheese, yogurt, and parsley. Spoon into a 10x6x2" baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 deg F. oven for 20-25 minutes or till heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes more or till cheese melts. ******************************************************* ***** Per serving: 282 calories, 19 g fat, 42 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat, 14 mg cholesterol, 489 mg sodium, 548 mg potassium. -----