Ross fil-Forn - Oven Baked Rice

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned beans offer a budget-friendly protein alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness, while margarine is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are cost-effective and convenient.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cook the rice according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add minced meat to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Stir in tomato sauce, peas, diced carrots, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in cooked rice, chopped parsley, and beaten egg until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.

Dot with butter on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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