Nutty Rice Loafallergy, diabetic, rice, vegetarian 1 nonstick vegetable spray 1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 cup zucchini shredded 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup med. cheddar cheese shredded 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1/4 teaspoon black pepper My notes: Omit wheat germ for gluten-free diet. Substitute bran if wheat germ is not available, used to add fiber. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick vegetable spray. Combine ingredients and pack into loaf pan. Bake 40 - 45 minutes or until brown on edges and firm to touch. Cut into slices. Serve hot or at room temperature with a salad. OR Microwave in glass loaf pan covered with wax paper for 8 minutes on high power. Rotate once. OR if mixture holds together well enough, shape into patties and brown in a non-stick frying pan. 1/6 recipe - 247 calories, 1 starch, 1 med-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat 13 grams protein, 13 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber 154 mg sodium, 269 mg potassium, 157 mg cholesterol Adapted from Am. Diabetes Assoc. Family Cookbook Vol III Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Jan 94 |
