Nutty Rice Loaf

Nonstick vegetable spray 1 1/2 c Cooked brown rice

1 c Zucchini shredded

1/4 c Onion, chopped

1/2 c Wheat germ

1/4 c Walnuts, chopped

1 c Med. cheddar cheese shredded

3 Eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 ts Thyme

1/2 ts Marjoram

1/4 ts 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