Caribbean Soybean and Rice Bake
4 servings
Equipment
- glass baking 11×7-inch 2-quart
Ingredients
- 1 1 ⁄2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame green soybeans (from 12-oz bag)
- 1 ⁄2 medium green bell pepper coarsely chopped (1⁄2 cup)
- 4 medium green onions sliced (1⁄4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can 15 oz soybeans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can 141⁄2 oz Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, cut up
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 4 oz
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Spray 11×7-inch 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In dish, mix all ingredients except cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Uncover; stir in 1⁄2 cup cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
- Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
If you can’t find Caribbean jerk seasoning, you can substitute any type of seasoning labeled “jerk,” or try Cajun or Creole seasoning.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 660 kcal
