Cheesy Garden Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 c. cooked brown rice
    2 carrots, cut into julienne strips (1 c.)
    1 c. cut green beans
    2 Tbsp. water
    3/4 tsp. dried oregano
    1 1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    2 c. broccoli, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    1 zucchini, bias sliced (1 c.)
    1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
    1 tsp. minced dried onion
    1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
    Place cooked rice in the bottom of a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.
    Cook broccoli, carrots, zucchini and green beans in boiling water about 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender; drain well. Spoon vegetables over the rice.
    Top with a mixture of tomato sauce, water, onion and oregano.
    Cover and bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
    Combine the cheeses and sprinkle over the casserole.
    Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes longer, or until cheese melts.
    Serves six.

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