1 c. natural long grain brown rice
2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter

4 Cups Cleaned Raw Vegetables:
Yellow squash, sliced
Zucchini squash, sliced
Eggplant, cubed
Celery ribs, sliced
Onion, thin sliced
Ripe tomatoes, chopped
Green tomatoes, chopped
Cucumbers, chopped
Sweet banana peppers, chopped

Pinch of thyme, cumin, savory, file Salt and pepper to taste

Cook rice with boiling water, salt and butter for 45 minutes covered. Cook remaining ingredients just until almost done.

In 2 (1 1/2 quart) casseroles or 1 (3 quart) casserole dish layer half of vegetables, all of rice and other half of vegetables.

Top with grated cheese of your choice and/or buttered bread crumbs. Bake 325 degrees until desired, 20-30 minutes.