Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza

1 1/2 c Cooked rice

1 Egg; beaten

2 oz Shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 c -Tomato sauce, or up to...

3/4 c Tomato sauce

1/4 ts Basil leaves

1/4 ts Garlic powder

1/4 ts Ground oregano

1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

1 c Shredded mozzarella cheese

-- divided 2 oz Pepperoni, thinly sliced

1/2 c Sliced mushrooms

1 tb Snipped fresh parsley

Microwave Oven Instructions: ============================ Combine rice, egg, and Cheddar cheese. Press into buttered microproof 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Cook uncovered on MEDIUM (50% power)

2 minutes. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.

Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook uncovered on MEDIUM 7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Conventional Oven Instructions: =============================== Combine rice, egg, and Cheddar cheese. Press into buttered 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees 4 minutes. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and parsley. Bake at 400 degrees 8 to 10 minutes. Each serving provides: * 312 calories * 18.4 grams protein * 17.9 grams fat * 18.7 grams carbohydrate * 848 milligrams sodium * 110 milligrams cholesterol Source: Cooking with Rice Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias