Zucchini Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. long grain rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 lb. sliced zucchini
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Add rice, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup rapidly boiling water.
Cover tightly; boil gently for 20 minutes.
Bring 1/2 cup water to boil.
Cook squash until tender, about 8 minutes (or steam).
Drain.
Gently mix rice, squash, tomato sauce and green pepper.
Pour mixture into 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.