Brown Rice Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice, cooked as directed on the package (3 cups cooked)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
ketchup, for serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the ketchup; mix well.
Turn mixture into a lightly oiled 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; gently pat down.
Bake for about 1 hour, until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned.
Let stand in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.