1/3 c. chopped celery 1/3 c. chopped green pepper 1/2 c. walnuts 1/2 c. cashews 1/2 c. almonds 1 3/4 c. cooked rice 1 1/2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 tbsp. sage 1/2 tbsp. thyme 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce (or substitute with ketchup) Grind nuts together. Combine ground nuts with cooked rice. Add 1 cup grated cheese. Add spices and chopped vegetables. Add 1/2 tomato sauce; mix well. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mold ingredients into a greased loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining tomato sauce and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more. Serve hot. |