Ingredients for Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares
- Brown Rice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Green Pepper
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- All Purpose Flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Ground Cumin
- 1 cup milk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Black Eyed Peas
- Pinto Beans
- 2 large eggs
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How to Make Vegetarian Southern Johnny Squares
- Rinse 1/3 cup dry brown rice and cook in 1 cup vegetable broth and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Cover and simmer until al dente, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, sauté 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, in 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 (8-ounce) can pinto or romano beans, drained and rinsed (or 1/4 cup dried pinto or romano beans, cooked), and the cooked rice.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and lightly golden brown. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
53g
Carbs
10g
