2 tbsp. oil or butter
1 c. brown rice
3 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. oil or butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine
1/2-1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. tomato sauce
Grated cheese

Heat heavy skillet. Add the oil and rice; saute until rice is golden. Add the boiling water. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes. Heat another skillet. Add oil and chopped vegetables and saute 5-10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and rice and simmer 5 more minutes. Top with cheese. Cover and steam until the cheese is melted. Serves 4-6.