Rice and Black Bean Pie

Yes you read right, a Rice Pie!

1 1/2 cups of brown rice cooked, according to directions 
1 can of black beans, rinsed
1/2 small onion chopped
1/2 red or what ever color pepper you have chopped
1/2 cup shredded  zucchini
1/2 c  chopped mushrooms
2 cloves of chapped garlic
2 tbl of Parmigiano cheese
2 tbl of salsa
1/2 c of shredded cheddar cheese, divided

 1/2 c bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
about 1 tbl of olive oil
one 9 inch pie plate  or a square baking dish (9x12)

Mix all  the ingredients together in a mixing bowl except 1/ 4 c of the cheddar cheese.
Spray the baking dish, pat down


Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar chees on top and bake in the oven at 325 for about 30 minutes.

Take out of over cool for 5 minutes or so
cut up like a pie or in square pieces

Serve with a salad and vegetable ( broccoli rabe,  was my choice)

*you can use any vegetables you want in this rice, you can also make it with an Italian flare:
use tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Italian seasons.

*You can use this as a side dish with grilled chicken or any meat of your choice.